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West Midlands Collection (page 10)

The West Midlands region is a treasure trove of history, culture, and sporting excellence

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The New Birmingham and Midland Institute (engraving)

The New Birmingham and Midland Institute (engraving)
2785626 The New Birmingham and Midland Institute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Birmingham and Midland Institute)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Opening of the Dudley Fountain in the Market-Place, Dudley (engraving)

Opening of the Dudley Fountain in the Market-Place, Dudley (engraving)
1620618 Opening of the Dudley Fountain in the Market-Place, Dudley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Dudley Fountain in the Market-Place)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Prize Poultry at the Birmingham and Midland Counties Agricultural Show (engraving)

Prize Poultry at the Birmingham and Midland Counties Agricultural Show (engraving)
1611516 Prize Poultry at the Birmingham and Midland Counties Agricultural Show (engraving) by Carter, Samuel John (1835-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Opening of the Birmingham Central Free Library (engraving)

Opening of the Birmingham Central Free Library (engraving)
1610590 Opening of the Birmingham Central Free Library (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Birmingham Central Free Library)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Life of James Watt (engraving)

The Life of James Watt (engraving)
1610583 The Life of James Watt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of James Watt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 September 1865)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Entertainment to Four Thousand School Children at Dudley (engraving)

Entertainment to Four Thousand School Children at Dudley (engraving)
1610581 Entertainment to Four Thousand School Children at Dudley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The New Wesleyan Chapel, at Aston Villa, Lozells, Birmingham (engraving)

The New Wesleyan Chapel, at Aston Villa, Lozells, Birmingham (engraving)
1610474 The New Wesleyan Chapel, at Aston Villa, Lozells, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Wesleyan Chapel, at Aston Villa, Lozells)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Aston Park, from Aston Hall, Birmingham in the Distance (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Aston Park, from Aston Hall, Birmingham in the Distance (engraving)
1609611 The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Aston Park, from Aston Hall, Birmingham in the Distance (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Prize Dogs at the Recent Show, Birmingham (engraving)

Prize Dogs at the Recent Show, Birmingham (engraving)
1588004 Prize Dogs at the Recent Show, Birmingham (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Dogs at the Recent Show, Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Shah at Birmingham (engraving)

The Shah at Birmingham (engraving)
1596003 The Shah at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah at Birmingham. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 July 1889)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Trowel and Mallet used by the Queen at Birmingham (engraving)

Trowel and Mallet used by the Queen at Birmingham (engraving)
1594783 Trowel and Mallet used by the Queen at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trowel and Mallet used by the Queen at Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Bull Ring, with St Martins Church, Birmingham, in 1812 (engraving)

The Bull Ring, with St Martins Church, Birmingham, in 1812 (engraving)
1594777 The Bull Ring, with St Martins Church, Birmingham, in 1812 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bull Ring, with St Martins Church, Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Royal Visit to Birmingham (engraving)

Royal Visit to Birmingham (engraving)
1589375 Royal Visit to Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Visit to Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The New General Hospital, Birmingham (engraving)

The New General Hospital, Birmingham (engraving)
1107612 The New General Hospital, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New General Hospital, Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Wooden Casket: Scenes from the Life of Christ, c. 1050 (boxwood, copper-alloy, glass)

Wooden Casket: Scenes from the Life of Christ, c. 1050 (boxwood, copper-alloy, glass)
491466 Wooden Casket: Scenes from the Life of Christ, c.1050 (boxwood, copper-alloy, glass) by Anglo-Saxon, (11th century); h:8.95 w:7.79 d:15.71 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: A Staffordshire saltglaze tartan-ground royalist teapot

A Staffordshire saltglaze tartan-ground royalist teapot
1766854 A Staffordshire saltglaze tartan-ground royalist teapot and cover with a bust length portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), c.1750 (ceramic) by English School

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: A Scene from As You Like It : Rosalind, Celia and Jacques in The Forest of Arden

A Scene from As You Like It : Rosalind, Celia and Jacques in The Forest of Arden
828480 A Scene from As You Like It : Rosalind, Celia and Jacques in The Forest of Arden, 1864 (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic) by Buckley

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Interior view of St. Peters Church, Wolverhampton, 1848 (litho)

Interior view of St. Peters Church, Wolverhampton, 1848 (litho)
451614 Interior view of St. Peters Church, Wolverhampton, 1848 (litho) by Show, J. (fl.1848); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Old Houses, North Street, Wolverhampton, from Remnants Of Old Wolverhampton Vol

Old Houses, North Street, Wolverhampton, from Remnants Of Old Wolverhampton Vol
451611 Old Houses, North Street, Wolverhampton, from Remnants Of Old Wolverhampton Vol.I. No.s 1-37, published 1880 (etching) by Fullwood, John (1854-1931); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Wightwick Manor (ink on paper)

Wightwick Manor (ink on paper)
WAG451532 Wightwick Manor (ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Old Deanery, from Remnants of Old Wolverhampton, Vol

The Old Deanery, from Remnants of Old Wolverhampton, Vol
WAG451509 The Old Deanery, from Remnants of Old Wolverhampton, Vol. 1, published 1880 (etching) by Fullwood, John (1854-1931); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Banquet to Prince Albert in the Town Hall, Birmingham (engraving)

The Banquet to Prince Albert in the Town Hall, Birmingham (engraving)
2785625 The Banquet to Prince Albert in the Town Hall, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Banquet to Prince Albert in the Town Hall)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Statue of James Watt, by A Munro, at Birmingham (engraving)

Statue of James Watt, by A Munro, at Birmingham (engraving)
1611438 Statue of James Watt, by A Munro, at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of James Watt, by A Munro, at Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Queens Visit to Birmingham, the Royal Cortege passing up the Avenue to Aston Hall (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Birmingham, the Royal Cortege passing up the Avenue to Aston Hall (engraving)
1609641 The Queens Visit to Birmingham, the Royal Cortege passing up the Avenue to Aston Hall (engraving) by English School

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Church of the Messiah, Broad-Street, Birmingham (engraving)

The Church of the Messiah, Broad-Street, Birmingham (engraving)
1587717 The Church of the Messiah, Broad-Street, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of the Messiah, Broad-Street, Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Inauguration of Calthorpe Park, Birmingham (engraving)

Inauguration of Calthorpe Park, Birmingham (engraving)
1587573 Inauguration of Calthorpe Park, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inauguration of Calthorpe Park, Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Election Campaign, Lord Randolph Churchill at the Birmingham Townhall (engraving)

The Election Campaign, Lord Randolph Churchill at the Birmingham Townhall (engraving)
1614356 The Election Campaign, Lord Randolph Churchill at the Birmingham Townhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Election Campaign)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Two Industrial Exhibitions opened on May Day (b / w photo)

Two Industrial Exhibitions opened on May Day (b / w photo)
1629634 Two Industrial Exhibitions opened on May Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Industrial Exhibitions opened on May Day)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Lord Leigh laying the Foundation-Stone for the Extension of the Queens Hospital at Birmingham

Lord Leigh laying the Foundation-Stone for the Extension of the Queens Hospital at Birmingham (engraving)
1626085 Lord Leigh laying the Foundation-Stone for the Extension of the Queens Hospital at Birmingham (engraving) by Robinson

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Birmingham and the Great Exhibition, the Fete Champetre, at the Botanic Gardens (engraving)

Birmingham and the Great Exhibition, the Fete Champetre, at the Botanic Gardens (engraving)
1625760 Birmingham and the Great Exhibition, the Fete Champetre, at the Botanic Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Illumination of the Council House and Art Gallery (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Illumination of the Council House and Art Gallery (engraving)
1594791 The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Illumination of the Council House and Art Gallery (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Queens Visit to Birmingham (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Birmingham (engraving)
1594785 The Queens Visit to Birmingham (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Law Courts, at Birmingham (engraving)

The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Law Courts, at Birmingham (engraving)
1594782 The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Law Courts, at Birmingham (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Warwickshire, Sketches in Birmingham and its Vicinity (engraving)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Warwickshire, Sketches in Birmingham and its Vicinity (engraving)
1589365 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Warwickshire, Sketches in Birmingham and its Vicinity (engraving) by English School

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The New Buildings of the General Hospital, Birmingham (b / w photo)

The New Buildings of the General Hospital, Birmingham (b / w photo)
1597679 The New Buildings of the General Hospital, Birmingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Buildings of the General Hospital)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Mining School Buildings and Chapel, near Wednesbury (engraving)

Mining School Buildings and Chapel, near Wednesbury (engraving)
1601958 Mining School Buildings and Chapel, near Wednesbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining School Buildings and Chapel, near Wednesbury)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Union Club-House, Birmingham (engraving)

The Union Club-House, Birmingham (engraving)
1104040 The Union Club-House, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Union Club-House, Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Mill for grinding files and file manufactory (engraving)

Mill for grinding files and file manufactory (engraving)
981936 Mill for grinding files and file manufactory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mill for grinding files and file manufactory)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Old Ship Inn, Birmingham, Prince Ruperts Head-Quarters (engraving)

The Old Ship Inn, Birmingham, Prince Ruperts Head-Quarters (engraving)
1610586 The Old Ship Inn, Birmingham, Prince Ruperts Head-Quarters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Ship Inn, Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Reception of Mr John Bright at Birmingham (engraving)

Reception of Mr John Bright at Birmingham (engraving)
1624429 Reception of Mr John Bright at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of Mr John Bright at Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Aston Hall, near Birmingham (engraving)

Aston Hall, near Birmingham (engraving)
2771550 Aston Hall, near Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aston Hall, near Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Address to Her Majesty by the Corporation in the Town-Hall, Birmingham (engraving)

The Address to Her Majesty by the Corporation in the Town-Hall, Birmingham (engraving)
2771554 The Address to Her Majesty by the Corporation in the Town-Hall, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Prince of Wales at Birmingham, presenting an Address in the Townhall (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at Birmingham, presenting an Address in the Townhall (engraving)
1589377 The Prince of Wales at Birmingham, presenting an Address in the Townhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Birmingham)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Town Hall, Wolverhampton, c. 1871 (coloured engraving)

Town Hall, Wolverhampton, c. 1871 (coloured engraving)
WAG451525 Town Hall, Wolverhampton, c.1871 (coloured engraving) by Greatbach, William (b.1802); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: designed by Manchester architect Mr Bates)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Town Hall, Wolverhampton, c. 1871 (engraving)

Town Hall, Wolverhampton, c. 1871 (engraving)
WAG451512 Town Hall, Wolverhampton, c.1871 (engraving) by Greatbach, William (b.1802); 17.1x19.7 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Bilston, 1879 (pen & ink on paper)

Bilston, 1879 (pen & ink on paper)
WAG451547 Bilston, 1879 (pen & ink on paper) by Fullwood, John (1854-1931); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton (litho)

Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton (litho)
WAG451516 Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton (litho) by Noyes, Robert (c.1780-1843); 21.6x15.2 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Perspective View of the City of Lichfield, c. 1795-98 (coloured engraving)

Perspective View of the City of Lichfield, c. 1795-98 (coloured engraving)
451683 Perspective View of the City of Lichfield, c.1795-98 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English



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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.