West Midlands Collection

The Coventry Climax Engines ET199 the first British-produced forklift truck, seen here being demonstrated by a girl worker at the Coventry factory that produces the truck

Aston Villa v Santos. Pictured, Pele coming on to the pitch. 21st February 1972

Birmingham Snow Hill Station, c. 1940s
A view of Birmingham Snow Hill station, c.1940s, showing platform No.8 and a few passengers strolling along

Aerial view of Villa Park football stadium, home to Aston Villa Football Club. 25th August 1968

Church of St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham, West Midlands, 1887

Coventry old cathedral shell and new modern cathedral, Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Delph Locks
A closely-spaced flight of narrow locks on the Stourbridge Canal. Known locally as " Nine Locks" although only eight now remain. IoE 217976

Exterior view of the entrance to Villa Park football stadium, home to Aston Villa Football Club. 1st August 1969

Grand Central Concourse, Birmingham New Street Station, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Knowle Locks, Autumn, The Grand Union Canal, West Midlands, England

Webley & Scott, gun makers in Birmingham, West Midlands. Their original premises was in Weaman Street, Birmingham, until they moved to a modern factory in West Bromwich in 1958

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

Boxer, Jimmy Moran celebrates his Commonwealth Games gold medal with friends at the Bell Inn pub, Headless Cross, Redditch. Pictured with his mother Maureen. 3rd August 1986

Production line at Triumph Motorcycles factory at Meriden. Circa 1955

Highfield Road, home of Coventry City Football Club, our picture shows an under-soil heating system being installed on the pitch, 25th April 1961

Engine production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. 15th March 1973

Vaino Myllyrinne the worlds tallest man whos height is recorded at 8 feet 3 inches is seen here attending the wedding of Pat Collins in Birmingham. 13th July 1939

The Rev. Les Milner talking with members Raymond Fox (right) and Ron Gillam outside the Double Zero clubs headquarters. The club has been closed after trouble with Hells Angels

Birmingham City v Middlesbrough. Final score 1-0 to Birmingham City. FA Cup Quarter-final. Played at St Andrews Stadium. 8th March 1975

This old corner cafe in Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, is still open for business, but behind it, 1971 is on the march and soon the little cafe will be swallowed up. 4th March 1971

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

View of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, which is opened today

Press day at the BMC works at Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands. Pictured, Patrick Edwards, sitting in the smallest of the BMC cars, leads the parade of new vehicles on show for the first time

Austin Mini body shells are spray painted in the paint shop on production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Scene in the Birmingham No Popery riots, 1868 (1906). Rioting broke out after a lecture by the anti-Catholic campaigner William Murphy. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI

ABA light heavyweight champion Jimmy Moran from Redditch with his coach Dennis Jackson. 30th April 1986

Take Me High 1973, filming on location in Wootton Wawen, a village in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England, Thursday 7th June 1973, the film stars Cliff Richard and Deborah Watling

A father takes his son for a ride in his new convertible Bond mini car. Circa 1950

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

Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, 11th September 1973

Carpet Traders Limited, Kidderminster. A woman worker seen here operating one of the countless looms in the Axminster department. 18th April 1933

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Solihull during her Silver Jubilee tour. 27th July 1977

Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, visiting the Rover company in Solihull, West Midlands. February 1958

Wednesbury Photographic College students Janice Carby and Liz Beddoes, at Delph Locks in downtown Brierley Hill. The Black Country, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

A Daimler TL30 Bass and Pale Ale bottle shaped lorry seen here outside the Bass Ratcliffe and Gretton brewery in Coventry, West Midlands (formerly Warwickshire) Circa June 1954

Public Convenience
Cast iron gents urinal, located in Hockley, Birmingham. IoE 217725

UK, England, Birmingham, Victoria Square, Fountain know as The Floozie in the Jacuzzi infront of Birmingham City Council House

The Austin Mini production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963. A completed Austin Mini is driven on to a car transporter at Longbridge for delivery to a Austin showroom

American singer Neil Diamond in concert at the NEC Arena, Birmingham. 2nd July 1984

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

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

Henry Darwin tailors shop, Birmingham, 19th century. Artist: T Underwood
Henry Darwin tailors shop, Birmingham, 19th century

The annual Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lickey Hills, near Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunlight through windows in the old Christian cathedral ruins, Coventry, Warwickshire, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mr Samuel Bloor water diviner of Okengates. 16th September 1938

Bull Ring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, 10th June 1964

Quiet please, at the Birmingham Reference Library, Ratcliffe Place, 27th March 1961

Portrait Of John Derrington, 1750-1805. Creator: James Millar
Portrait Of John Derrington, 1750-1805. Dr John Derrington (1747-1805), Birmingham surgeon and apothecary

Birmingham, Boulton, Watt, Mudoch, B ham, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Bronze statue of Boulton, Watt and Murdoch, ‘ the Golden Boys, gilded in gold, to commemorate their development of the steam engine, Broad Street, central Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Cathedral at night, Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Freddie Starr and his bride Sandy Morgan after their marriage at a Registry Office in Coventry. April 1974

The machine shop at the Daimler works, Coventry, Warwickshire, 1899. On the left in the bowler hat is Harrington Moore; the works manager JS Critchley is next to him, and a Mr Atlee is beside him

Interior of the Calcott car factory, Coventry, Warwickshire, April, 1921. The production line, and workers, showing the car at various stages

The Austin car factory at Longbridge, Birmingham, 1913

Wolseley factory, Birmingham, c1921. 6 cl chassis on the production line at Adderley Park

First aid room, Wolseley car factory, Birmingham, 1920s. Two nurses in a spacious-looking first aid room. One of them is treating a worker who has an injured hand

Aerial image Birmingham skyline featuring the Octagon Tower under construction

Aerial image Birmingham skyline featuring the Octagon Tower under construction

Black and white half timbered Oken's House housing Thomas Oken Tea Rooms. Castle Street, Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands, England, UK, Britain

Zillalife Garage 21 S15 Drift Car At the 2018 Motofest in Coventry city centre

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

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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.