West Midlands Collection (page 4)

A view of Boulton & Watt's Soho Works, Birmingham
5311758 A view of Boulton & Watt's Soho Works, Birmingham; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a view of Boulton & Watt's Soho Works, Birmingham)

SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616). English poet and playwright. Title page from an edition of "Comedies, Histories
CUL4849133 SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616). English poet and playwright. Title page from an edition of "Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies" by William Shakespeare

Trade card for Lambley's New Royal Hotel, Birmingham (engraving)
8677576 Trade card for Lambley's New Royal Hotel, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Lambley's New Royal Hotel)

Hoods of famous universities (colour litho)
8641439 Hoods of famous universities (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoods of famous universities)

Birmingham, Alabama, 1885
1579911 Birmingham, Alabama, 1885; (add.info.: A composite of bird's-eye view of Birmingham, Alabama with a view Lakeview Park and Highland Avenue including)

Babble, Birth, and Brummagem (Talk, Aristocracy, and Birmingham): Gladstone
527667 Babble, Birth, and Brummagem (Talk, Aristocracy, and Birmingham): Gladstone, the Duke of Devonshire and Joseph Chamberlain on the Liberal front bench

Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887 (engraving)
541195 Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor, was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland

Model yacht racing club, Bournville, Birmingham (b/w photo)
8664260 Model yacht racing club, Bournville, Birmingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Own your own yacht)

Messrs Hyam and Co (engraving)
8651284 Messrs Hyam and Co (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Hyam and Co)

Mond Gas Plant in Messrs Cadbury's Factory (b/w photo)
8674208 Mond Gas Plant in Messrs Cadbury's Factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mond Gas Plant in Messrs Cadbury's Factory)

Sir John Ratcliffe, Lord Mayor of Birmingham (engraving)
8676506 Sir John Ratcliffe, Lord Mayor of Birmingham (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Ratcliffe, Lord Mayor of Birmingham)

The banqueting room, Aston Hall, Warwickshire (engraving)
8676431 The banqueting room, Aston Hall, Warwickshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's visit to Warwickshire: The banqueting room)

Medal commemorating the opening of Aston Park, Warwickshire, by Queen Victoria (engraving)
8676430 Medal commemorating the opening of Aston Park, Warwickshire, by Queen Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blind Asylum, Edgbaston, Birmingham (engraving)
8676401 Blind Asylum, Edgbaston, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Asylum, Edgbaston, Birmingham)

The Birmingham Railway Terminus
5308376 The Birmingham Railway Terminus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Birmingham Railway Terminus. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

The entrance to Primrose Hill tunnel
5308374 The entrance to Primrose Hill tunnel.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the entrance to Primrose Hill tunnel designed by Robert Stephenson)

A locomotive used on the London to Birmingham Railway Line
5308372 A locomotive used on the London to Birmingham Railway Line.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a locomotive used on the London to Birmingham Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

RIBELLES Y FELIP, Jose (1775-1835). Othello. beg. 19th v. SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616)
CUL4870169 RIBELLES Y FELIP, Jose (1775-1835). Othello. beg. 19th v. SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616). English poet and playwright

Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, 1880
3507802 Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, 1880; (add.info.: Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, England circa 1880.); Universal History Archive

A monkey boat on the grand union canal, 1850
3330719 A monkey boat on the grand union canal, 1850; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a monkey boat on the grand union canal)

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Birmingham, near, Lea Marston, Quaint Letter Box at Post Office (litho)
8633634 Birmingham, near, Lea Marston, Quaint Letter Box at Post Office (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birmingham, near, Lea Marston)

Queen Victoria's visit to Aston Hall, Warwickshire (engraving)
8676415 Queen Victoria's visit to Aston Hall, Warwickshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's visit to Aston Hall)

Aston Hall, Warwickshire (engraving)
8676526 Aston Hall, Warwickshire (engraving) by Everitt, Allen Edward (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird's-eye view of Aston Hall, Warwickshire)

Pittsburg, Allegheny - Birmingham, 1871
2903021 Pittsburg, Allegheny - Birmingham, 1871; (add.info.: Pittsburg, Allegheny - Birmingham, 1871.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Chartist riots in Birmingham, 15 July 1839. Illustration from Camden Pelham The Chronicles of Crime, London, 1886
527848 Chartist riots in Birmingham, 15 July 1839. Illustration from Camden Pelham The Chronicles of Crime, London, 1886. Etching

Portrait of Charles Darwin (engraving)
CUL4855064 Portrait of Charles Darwin (engraving); (add.info.: DARWIN, Charles Robert (1809-1882). British naturalist, author of the theory of evolution by natural selection. Engraving. SPAIN

Great Meeting of the Political Unions, New Hall Hill, Birmingham, May 1832. Engraving
527847 Great Meeting of the Political Unions, New Hall Hill, Birmingham, May 1832. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory, St Paul's Square, Birmingham, England, 1870 (engraving)
532302 Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory, St Paul's Square, Birmingham, England, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory, St Paul's Square)

Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug (oil on canvas)
1766637 Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug (oil on canvas) by Carrington, Dora (1893-1932); 71x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug. Dora Carrington (1893-1932)

McDonald s, High Street, Solihull, 7th January 1999

Customers pack Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, first day of Christmas Sales, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England, Monday 28th December 1992

Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England, Thursday 15th April 1993

Monorail at Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England, Thursday 15th April 1993

Riley Square shopping precinct, Bell Green, Coventry, West Midlands. Heavy rains the night before have left Riley Square with its own " pond". 26th January 1977

Muhammad Ali at Nuneaton. The boxing legend brought his own kind of magic to thrill crowds at an end-of-season Midlands Floodlit Cup final between Nuneaton Borough and Bedworth

Elton John on his European Express Tour which was the European leg of his 1984 Breaking Hearts Tour. National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. 23rd June 1984

Children of St. Benedicts Road School, Small Heath during their evacuation rehearsal 28th August 1939

Joan Armatrading with the cast of Hair at rehearsals. 23rd June 1970

Judi Dench as Titania in A Midsummer Nights Dream at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon. West Midlands. Picture taken 17th April 1962

Motorcycle production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. Circa 1965

BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. 15th March 1973

Coventry Technical College, in the Butts, Coventry, 1st August 1969. Additional Information:- Coventry Technical College was opened in 1935

Birmingham Co-Operative milkman with his dairy float and horse, which has been dressed in flowers to celebrate May Day 1st May 1953

Canley Ford Milk bar, Coventry. 12th August 1969

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Birmingham, West Midlands for her Silver Jubilee tour. Pictured with the Birminghams Lord Mayor, Freda Cocks, meeting the public. 27th July 1977

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Dudley, the West Midlands for her Silver Jubilee tour. 27th July 1977

BBC Radio WM presenter Julie Mayer in an Aston Villa kit with Villa midfielder Mark Draper at the clubs Bodymoor Heath training ground

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The West Midlands region is a treasure trove of history, culture, and sporting excellence. From the Coventry Climax Engines ET199, which marked the first British-produced forklift truck, to the iconic Villa Park football stadium with its impressive entrance that has witnessed countless thrilling matches throughout the years. Stepping back in time, we find ourselves at Birmingham Snow Hill Station in the 1940s. The hustle and bustle of commuters and travelers paint a vivid picture of life during that era. Meanwhile, Delph Locks stand as a testament to the engineering marvels of our past. Sports enthusiasts will be delighted by Aston Villa's clash against Santos in 1972 when legendary Pele graced Villa Park's hallowed grounds. Aerial views showcase this historic stadium where Aston Villa Football Club has created unforgettable moments over decades. Religious landmarks also hold significance within this vibrant region. The Church of St Martin in the Bull Ring stands proudly since 1887, while Coventry showcases both its old cathedral shell and modern counterpart – symbols of resilience and rebirth after World War II devastation. Birmingham itself is captured through an engraving depicting its general view - a bustling cityscape filled with energy and ambition. Grand Central Concourse at Birmingham New Street Station further exemplifies this spirit as it welcomes visitors from near and far. Nature lovers can find solace along Knowle Locks on The Grand Union Canal during autumn – a picturesque scene showcasing West Midlands' natural beauty amidst changing seasons. Lastly, Carpet Traders Limited in Kidderminster reveals another facet of West Midlands' heritage - industrious women operating machinery with skillful precision.