West Midlands Collection (page 4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.