West Midlands Collection (page 5)

Actor Richard Chamberlain in the role of Hamlet at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. With him, actress Gemma Jones in the role of Ophelia. 14th March 1969

Princess Diana meets and greets the people of Warwick, in Warwickshire, England on one of her many walkabouts. Picture taken 8th July 1986

Workers pouring out of the G. E. C. Foundry in Electric Avenue, Witton, Birmingham
Workers pouring out of the G.E.C. Foundry in Electric Avenue, Witton, Birmingham. Many stop at the newspaper vendor at the gates to buy a copy of the Birmingham Evening News. 2nd July 1963

Prince performing at the NEC during his Lovesexy tour. 6th August 1988

One of the bulls by Trewin Copplestone, made for the Bull Ring shopping centre in Birmingham. 31st October 1963

The Reject shop in the High Street, Birmingham. 7th June 1990

The Tilted Barrel, 33 High Street, Princes End, Tipton, The Black Country, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

A young boy feeds a hippo a loaf of bread whilst riding on his back at Coventry Zoo, West Midlands. 23rd May 1969

UK, England, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Droitwich Spa, Raven hotel - reputed to be the birthplace of St Richard de Wyche

UK, England, Shropshire, Ludlow, Ludlow Castle and St Laurences Church at Sunrise

Birmingham Town Hall, Roman Revival civic architecture, 19th century (postcard)
3793835 Birmingham Town Hall, Roman Revival civic architecture, 19th century (postcard); (add.info.: Birmingham Town Hall, Roman Revival civic architecture. Postcard); Lebrecht History

The White Hart, Caldmore, Walsall, from Remnants Of Old Wolverhampton Vol. I. No
451609 The White Hart, Caldmore, Walsall, from Remnants Of Old Wolverhampton Vol.I. No.s 1-37, published 1880 (etching) by Fullwood, John (1854-1931); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

£100 for online and £150 for print Women at work in the Birmingham Post
£ 100 for online and £ 150 for print Women at work in the Birmingham Post and Mail advertisement Hall. Circa 1965

£100 for online and £150 for print The Birmingham Post
£ 100 for online and £ 150 for print The Birmingham Post and Mail advertisement Hall. Circa 1965

RSPCA in the West Midlands. RSPCA Inspector Tim Scott arrives back with an off colour swan. 27th February 1985

View of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. Birmingham, West Midlands. 13th May 1992

Spaghetti Junction came through its first major test. Drivers in the spring Bank Holiday rush coped well with the 8 million roads and fly-overs in the centre of Birmingham. 27th May 1972

The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. 24th May 1972

Signs and barriers are being placed at access points on the Gravelly Hill interchange to prevent unauthorised use of the motorway. 24th September 1971

The M6 interchange at Gravelly Hill under construction, also known as Spaghetti Junction. Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th February 1971

Empire Theatre, Coventry, West Midlands. 20th February 1961

Generous publicans and residents have dug deep into their pockets to help Coventry schoolboy Kevin Smith who suffers fro cerebral palsy

The New Star manager, David GG McGuigan, pictured outside the pub which him and his wife Margaret took over a month ago. He has since discovered that 200 bats, a protected species

Cycling to work in the snow, Coventry, 8th February 1991

Jimmy Moran, aged 23 years, from Redditch, will be boxing in the George Wimpey Senior ABA Boxing Championships. He is a member of the Longbridge Boxing Club at the Longbridge Sports & Soc Club

Chess Championships at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Handsworth, Birmingham, Saturday 13th December 1975

Ecology party candidate Michael Benfield at Coventrys Walsgrave Hospital. Mr Benfield (right) was introduced to Gertrude the skeleton when he visited the hospital to canvas patients for votes in

Petra Marsh, Miss Merry Hill Shopping Centre, takes control of the monorail, under construction at Brierley Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England, Tuesday 14th November 1989

Merry Hill Clowns celebrate the opening of phase 5, left to right, Lesley Condie, Rachel Dening and Kerry Hyde, Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley

Jayne Raybould, Britains first female monorail drive, aged 22, Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England, Monday 22nd July 1991

Monorail Opening at Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, by Don and Roy Richardson property developers with Sir Eric Pountain

Bell Green District shopping centre, Riley Square. Coventry, West Midlands. A view from the Rosewood Avenue end of the precinct, looking towards Riley Square. November 1964

The opening and blessing of St Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Deedmore Road, Wood End, Coventry, West Midlands. 25th May 1971

St Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Deedmore Road, Wood End, Coventry, West Midlands. The church will be officially opened on the 25th May. 12th May 1971

The Three Monachs, Shirley Bassey and Ken Dodd seen here at the Coventry Hippodrome before the start of their Spring Show, which ran from the 18th April 1960 for six weeks

John Umelo an apprentice engineer from Nigeria, who can only get employment as a bus cleaner due to the colour bar. 11th March 1954

Architect John Madin with a model of the Civic Centre Development, Paradise Circus, designed in conjuction with J A Maudsley, City of Birmingham Architect. 3rd October 1967

General view of Birmingham city centre, West Midlands. 4th October 1967

General view of the Bull Ring centre and Rotunda in Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th October 1967

The BSA (Birmingham Small Arms Company) works in Birmingham. Mrs Pasgllalina D Prizio fixes a transfer to one of the hundreds of motor cycles

The Bull Ring area, showing the Rotunda building and Ringway. Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th October 1967

General view of the city of Birmingham, West Midlands. October 1967

General scenes around the Bull Ring centre in Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th October 1967

The Austin Mini car assembly line night shift at Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands. 29th September 1967

A student at the Art School, Birmingham, wearing designs by some of the students, pictured in a work room at the school. 11th October 1967

Students at the Art School, Birmingham, wearing designs by some of the students, pictured in the grounds of the school. 11th October 1967

Aerial view of Lichfield Cathedral. 20th April 1988

A quaint corner of Old Lichfield, Quonians Lane, off Dam Street, almost in the shadow of the Cathedral. here are the work shops of a leading firm of ecclesiastical sculptors where skilled craftsmen

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

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.