West Midlands Collection (page 8)

A 35 foot figure of a Zulu warrior being erected at the entrance to Coventry Zoo Park. 19th March 1970

Chief executive of Jaguar Cars, Sir John Egan, with the car which won the Le Mans 24 hour race. 15th June 1988

Jaguar boss Mr John Egan sets out on a morning run with his wife Julia. 23rd April 1983

Left, John Egan, chairman of Jaguar and Neil Johnson, 13th August 1982

Mr John Egan, chairman of Jaguar Cars, leaves Birmingham Chamber of Industry and Commerce after being presented with the 1983 PA Management awards for individual achievement. 1st February 1984

Rugby player Phil Judd with his wife, and on the right, the secretary of Coventry Chamber of Commerce, Mr K P Bolton. County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Hotel Leofric Coventy. 17th February 1967

The Hawthorns, the home of West Bromwich Albion F. C. 8th September 1986
The Hawthorns, the home of West Bromwich Albion F.C. 8th September 1986

Villa Park football stadium, home to Aston Villa Football Club. 1907

Exterior view of the gates of Villa Park football stadium, home to Aston Villa Football Club. 19th September 1979

The Dome, Bull Yard, Coventry, West Midlands. 23rd January 1967

Bull Yard shopping area, Coventry, West Midlands. 10th June 1965

Bedworth Hypermarket. Bedworth is a market town in the Nuneaton and Bedworth district of north Warwickshire. Circa 1972

Shoppers inside Bedworth Hypermarket. Circa 1972

ATV Centre, Alpha Tower. Alpha Tower is a Grade II listed building which was designed as the headquarters of the commercial television company ATV

The past and future meet in this picture at the boatyard in Walsall, West Midlands (formerly Staffordshire). As boatbuilders are pictured at work on a longboat

The Sandwell Valley Riding Centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands (formerly Staffordshire). Pupils master one of Englands most loved sports near two motorway link roads, the M5 and M6

The newly opened Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill. Pictured is the imitation hot air balloon at Verns restaurant. 29th January 1990

Donald Bytheway, Newsagent, Wolverhampton Street, Dudley, The Black Country, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

Beryl Fellows, barmaid at the Druids Head Inn in Coseley, a suburban area in the north of the Dudley, The Black Country, an area of the West Midlands in England, north and west of Birmingham

Hockley Pentecostal Church, Ladywood, Birmingham, West Midlands. 15th August 1977

Ladywood, Birmingham, West Midlands. 15th August 1977

Mr Peter Stoakley, acting chief executive of Trinity Centre, sorts through the donated clothing store at the centre in Camp Hill. 8th February 1990

The night shelter dormitory at the Trinity Centre in Camp Hill. 8th February 1990

Debbie Harry in concert with Blondie, at the Odeon, Birmingham, part of their European Tour 1979- 80. 7th January 1980

Football match, Birmingham City v Stoke City, final score 1-1, League Division Three. St Andrews Stadium, Birmingham. 29th February 1992

This signpost at Birmingham Airport will show visitors to the British Industries Fair the direction and distances they will go home by air

Shoppers at the tills at Sainsburys supermarket in Trinity Street, Coventry. 25th July 1967 watscan - - 26/08/2010

General View Of Birmingham, West Midlands, England In The 19th Century Showing The Council House, Town Hall And Chamberlain Memorial. From Cities Of The World, Published C.1893

Jacqui Dankworth, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jacqui Dankworth, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre, 2009

Chesterton Windmill, a 17th century cylindric stone tower windmill with an arched base, located outside the village of Chesterton, Warwickshire, England

UK, England, Shropshire, Brampton Bryan, Thatched Cottage

UK, England, Shropshire, Stokesay Castle, a fortified manor house

UK, England, Shropshire, Stokesay Castle gate house, a fortified manor house

UK, England, Shropshire, Telford, Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ironbridge, The Iron Bridge over River Severn

UK, England, West Midlands, Droitwich Spa, Vines Park, The Droitwich canal

UK, England, West Midlands, Coventry, Council House

Hathaways Cottage, the family home of Anne Hathaway, William Shakespeare wife-to-be, Shottery (Stratford-upon-Avon), Warwickshire, England

UK, England, Birmingham, Regency Wharf, Gas Street Basin on the The Worcester and Birmingham Canal

UK, England, Shropshire, Ludlow, Whitcliffe, Whitcliffe Common

The Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Birmingham, England, UK

UK, England, Herefordshire, view north along River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock

UK, England, Herefordshire, view north along River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock

UK, England, Herefordshire, view north along River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock

UK, England, Herefordshire, view north along River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock

UK, England, Herefordshire, view north along River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock

UK, England, Herefordshire, view north along River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock

UK, England, Herefordshire, River Wye at Symonds Yat

UK, England, Herefordshire, view north along River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock

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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.