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Trade Card, S Wyer, Nelson Hotel, Birmingham, 1830 Social History, Trade Document Collection, Social history, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Hotel, Service Industry

Engraving, St Mary's Chapel, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

Glass Furniture Design Osler Design Pattern Book, Chair Front and Back View, 1850-1900 Designer: F & C Osler (Ltd), Book, Applied Arts, Manufacturers, Birmingham history

Elgiva seized by order of Archbishop Odo, 1847 By John Everett Millais, Anglo-Saxon, Oil Painting, Pre-Raphaelite, History painting

Part of Mediaeval Blue Glass Roundel Found at Weoley Castle, Birmingham, Mediaeval, Glass, Birmingham history, Antiquities, Mediaeval

Trade Card, F & C Osler, Birmingham, 1855, Glass, Paper, Printed Materials, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Chandelier, Birmingham history, Advertising

Portrait of Matthew Boulton Engraved by Samuel William Reynolds, after a portrait by Charles Frederick von Breda., Matthew Boulton was one of the leading entrepreneurs and visionaries of the eighteenth century. In partnership with James Watt, in

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Sketch of Birmingham from Camp Hill, 1835 By H. H. Harris, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Microscope, 1780 Microscope consisting of turned boxwood base on three small turned feet; three turned spindles supporting three tubes, one sliding within the other, over a pivoting mirror. Probably intended for recreational purposes rather than

Postcard, Tyburn Road, Erdington, Birmingham, 1930-40 Topographical Views, Topographical Views, Suburban, Birmingham history, Road, Postcard

Postcard, College Road, Erdington, Birmingham, 1930-40 Topographical Views, Topographical Views, Suburban, Birmingham history, Postcard, Social history, Council housing

Postcard, S.City Arcade Birmingham, 1910 Topographical Views, City Centre, Social history, Topographical Views, Shop, Birmingham history, Postcard

The Taming of the Shrew, 1861 By Sir John Gilbert, Oil Painting, Literature, William Shakespeare, Literature, History painting

Engraving, Birmingham & Edgbaston Proprietary School, 1874, Vol I, Education, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, School, Birmingham history, Teaching

Box of Perry Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Josiah Mason Card box with lid, pen nib mounted on top with gold foil surround containing 50 pen nibs, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history,

Topographical view of Birmingham, Engraving from Newspaper Birmingham New Street, new Grand Central Railway Station, at Birmingham Opened on Thursday, June 1, 1854, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Drawing, Synagogue, Severn Street, Birmingham, 1842 Artist: L W Clarke Topographical Views, Vol i, Drawing, Pencil, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Religion, Judaism

Postcard, Edgbaston Reservoir Birmingham, 1922 Topographical Views, Lake, Birmingham history, Social history, Recreation & Leisure

Topographical view of Birmingham, View of Birmingham in Warwickshire, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Cottage Scene, Marston Green, 1870 By W P Cartwright, Tree, Landscape, Oil Painting, Rural, Countryside, Birmingham history, Cottage, England, Midlands

Old Smethwick Canal Pumping Engine, 1779 Makers: Matthew Boulton & James Watt, The Smethwick Engine was installed near Birmingham and was brought into service in May 1779. Birmingham Science Museum, it is the oldest working steam engine in the

Reverse of Papier Mache Face Screen featuring Portrait of Prince Albert on front, 1840 Manufacturer: Jennens & Bettridge (Constitution Hill, Birmingham), One of a pair, probably made to commemorate the royal wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince

Turned, Wooden Tea Cup and Saucer, 1800-1900 Wooden cups and saucers are unusual objects and it is rare to find such a finely turned piece as this pear wood example. It was probably made in England during the 19th century. It would have been made

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Edmund Street Birmingham By Ernest A. Mayo, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Theatre Bill, Birmingham Theatre, 1799, Social history, Theatre, Dance, Birmingham history, Actor, Theatre, Performer

Engraving, Public Office, Moor Street, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Architecture, Civic Building

Portrait of Joseph Priestley, 1789 Engraver: W Nutter After: John Hazlitt Publisher: John Hazlitt, Joseph Priestley, (1733-1804) was a clergyman, political theorist, and physical scientist whose work contributed to advances in liberal political

Engraving of New Meeting Destroyed At The Riots 1791, Topographical Views, Birmingham history

Postcard, The Miners' Last Message, 1908 Topographical Views, From the Hamstead mining disaster, this postcard shows a wooden door with inscription (possibly white chalk) of the miner's last message., Social history, Printed Materials,

Engraving, Hen & Chickens Hotel, New Street, Birmingham Topographical Views, Vol iii, Topographical Views, Animal, Horse, Birmingham history, Carriage, Hotel

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour, Warwick House, New Street, Birmingham By W. Thomas, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Engraving, St Philip's Church, Lithographer: Allan & Ferguson Engraver: W H Smith, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

Old Smethwick Canal Pumping Engine, 1779 Makers: Matthew Boulton & James Watt, The Smethwick Engine was installed near Birmingham and was brought into service in May 1779. Birmingham Science Museum, it is the oldest working steam engine in the

Miniature Portrait of John Feeney, 1907 Allen Edward Everitt, John Feeney (1839-1905) was a proprietor of the Birmingham Post newspaper and philanthropist. In his will, he left most of his fortune to charity, mostly for the benefit of the City of

Lithograph, Unitarian Domestic Mission Chapel, Lithographer: William Costen Aitken, Topographical Views, Printing, Lithography, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

Portrait of Joseph Sturge, 1800-1850 Alexander Rippingille, Joseph Sturge (1793-1859) was a Quaker campaigner for peace, extension of the vote and the abolition of slavery (from the Birmingham Civic Society blue plaque, 2007)., Oil Painting,

Gilt button mounted with a clear glass disc, 1800-1820 Produced in Birmingham, 19th Century, Social history, Manufacturers, Gilt, Birmingham history, Costume, Button, Haberdashery

A reminiscence of Ann Street Lithograph, Ann St, Birmingham After: Alfred P Perry, View of part of Ann Street, from top of New Street, with side of Christ Church to right. Row of shops in Ann Street, including Godfrey's Irish Porter Store. In

Glass furniture design Design for a Glass Settee, 1918 Designer: F & C Osler (Ltd), The Osler Archive, presented by Peter Osler, 1977, Book, Applied Arts, Manufacturers, Birmingham history

Three Engravings, St Paul's, St Mary's, St Bartholomew's, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

Gout Stool, 1750-65 This mahogany adjustable seat on a tripod base was made in England around 1750-65. It is most likely that it was made as a special commission for an individual suffering from gout, a form of arthritis which results in swollen

Tunbridgeware Picture, Battle Abbey, 1800-50 Mosaic panel of Battle Abbey made in the Fenner and Nye workshop, possibly as early as 1820. This is a highly skilled piece which uses different shades of wood mosaic to achieve an almost watercolour

Engraving, St Michael's Cemetery, Engraver: H Umfreville Publisher: James Granger, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Cemetery

Engraving, Interior of St Chad's Cathedral, Topographical Views, , Catholic, Birmingham history, Architecture, Cathedral

Box of Wood Samples, 1900-50 This beautifully made rosewood box contains four hundred and sixty-five wood samples. They include wood types from every continent. The collection may have been put together as a reference resource for use by craftsmen

Pottery Retort, a container used for distilling liquids. Found at Weoley Castle, Birmingham, Ceramics, Birmingham history, Antiquities, Mediaeval

buttons are part of the Luckcock Collection, over 500 buttons collected by James Luckcock, a jeweller and button maker in St Paul's Square, Birmingham in the 1780s. Dating from between around 1770 and 1830, they were made at a period when

Upton, near Tenbury, Worcestershire, c.1823-1871 Ormond Edwin Gollins (d.1944), Tree, Landscape, Watercolour, West Midlands, Grass, Blue sky, Frame, Countryside, Birmingham history, Architecture, House, Works on Paper

Large Iron Hanging Meathook and Chain Found at Weoley Castle, Birmingham, Social history, Metal, Birmingham history

Medical instrument, Stethoscope, 1750-1850 The single-ear wooden stethoscope was developed from Rene Laennec's paper roll of 1819. These were vase- or trumpet-shaped, turned in one piece from cedar, boxwood, ebony, or lignum vitae. They were

Old Smethwick Canal Pumping Engine, 1779 Makers: Matthew Boulton & James Watt, The Smethwick Engine was installed near Birmingham and was brought into service in May 1779. Birmingham Science Museum, it is the oldest working steam engine in the

The High Street Market, Birmingham, 1827 Topographical Views, Vol ii Engraver: William Radclyffe Drawn by: David Cox, Topographical Views, Animal, Dog, Printing, Engraving, Bird, Goose, Marketplace, Birmingham history, Architecture,

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Interior of St Martin's Church Bull Ring Birmingham By Allen Edward Everitt, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Topographical view of Birmingham, Reverse of Watercolour Drawing, Doorway of House Jennens Row, Birmingham, By F. Chamberlain, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Trade Card, John Hardman & Co, Birmingham, 1849 Social History, Trade Document Collection, John Hardman & Co provided decor for churches and specialised in stained glass, Manufacturers, Birmingham history

Terracotta Zoomorphic Roof Finial, 1280-1320 Found at Weoley Castle, Birmingham, Ceramics, Terracotta, Birmingham history, Antiquities, Mediaeval, 13th Century, 14th Century

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Old Wharf, Paradise Street, Birmingham, By Ernest Albert Chadwick, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Lithograph, Old House In High Street, Birmingham Topographical Views, Vol.iii, Topographical Views, Shop, Architecture, Birmingham history, Street scene

Knitting Sheath, 1600-1750 Knitting sheaths supported the weight of the knitting and stopped stitches slipping off the bottom of a double-ended needle. They were generally worn in the belt, on the right side, in a sloping position.They ranged from

Lithograph, Theatre Royal, New Street, Birmingham, 1805 Lithographer: T Woodfall, Topographical Views, Printing, Lithography, Theatre, Birmingham history, Social history, Recreation & Leisure

The Miner, 1935-36 Walter Richard Sickert (d. 1942), Modern Art, Contemporary Art, Social history, 20th Century, Oil Painting, Work

Box of Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Joseph Gillott & Sons, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history, Pen

Engraving, Birmingham Society of Arts, New Street, Vol I, Topographical Views, Printing, Etching, Birmingham history, Birmingham Society of Artists, RBSA

Portrait of Jacob Wilson (1799-1882) Last Birmingham Town Crier, 1868-69 William Thomas Roden, Social history, Oil Painting, Portrait, Male, Costume, Hat, Birmingham history, Bell

Engraving, Canal Office, Paradise Row, Topographical Views, Architecture, Canal, Birmingham history

Red Deer Stag Taxidermy Red Deer Stag (Cervus Elaphus), Zoology, Taxidermy, Natural History Museum, Amazing Animals

Old Smethwick Canal Pumping Engine, 1779 Makers: Matthew Boulton & James Watt, The Smethwick Engine was installed near Birmingham and was brought into service in May 1779. Birmingham Science Museum, it is the oldest working steam engine in the

Medical instrument, Tooth Extractor, 1810-30 This dentist's tool is an early type of tooth extractor known as a 'dental key'. It has an ebony cross-bar handle and cranked steel shaft. It dates from the early nineteenth century. In earlier times,

Pearl button mounted with clear glass disc, 1800-1820 Foliate design in gilt, on dark blue. Produced in Birmingham., 19th Century, Social history, Manufacturers, Birmingham history, Costume, Button, Haberdashery, Carved

Damage to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery from World War Two following a bombing raid during the night of November 22nd 1940. Six of the Feeney Art Galleries at BMAG were destroyed by a bomb. Damage was also done to the Bridge Gallery and Natural

Box of Perry Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Josiah Mason Card box with lid, pen nib mounted on top with gold foil surround containing 50 pen nibs, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history,

Greetings Card, 1857-1865, From a collection of Valentine, Christmas and Birthday cards, Victorian, Social history, Collage

The Allies: France: Tunisian Auxiliary, Mohamed Ben Nadroe of Jadary Eugene Burnand (d.1931), Drawing, Pastel, Paper, Portrait, Frame, Photograph, Replica, Military, Social history, Armed Forces, War, Works on Paper

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Smith's Yard King Edward's Road Birmingham By Charles Wallis, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Topographical view of Birmingham, Ink Wash Drawing St Martin's Church, Bull Ring, Birmingham from the River Rea By Samuel Lines Snr, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Trade Card, Elkington, Birmingham, 1846 Social History, Trade Document Collection, Elkington were manufacturers of electro-plated metal wares, Manufacturers, Silver Plating, Birmingham history

Topographical view of Birmingham, Ink Drawing, Birmingham from Highgate, 1842 By Henry Harris, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Topographical view of Birmingham, Lithograph New Street, Birmingham By C Radclyffe, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Topographical view of Birmingham, Pencil Drawing Christ Church, from No 3 Temple Row West By the Lines Family, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Postcard, Birmingham Art Gallery, 1907 Topographical Views, Postcard view of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, clock tower, & Chamberlain Memorial., Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Postcard

Portrait of Sir Edwin Ray Lankester (1847-1929), 1928 By Sir William Orpen (d. 1931), Sir Edwin Ray Lankester KCB FRS (1847-1929) was a British invertebrate and evolutionary biologist. He was the third Director of the Natural History Museum.,

Photograph, Pearson's Fresh Air Fund, 1935-1939, One of a collection of photographs relating to Pearson's Fresh Air Fund. Pearson's Fresh Air Fund was a national charity which organised day trips and holidays to the countryside for poor city

The London & Birmingham Railway, Curzon Street Station, 1838 Publisher: E C & W Osborne Printer: E Y Moody Bros, Science and Industry, Printing, Lithography, Birmingham history, Railway, Transport, Train

Glass Furniture Design Osler Design Pattern Book, Looking Glass, 1850-1900 Designer: F & C Osler (Ltd), Book, Applied Arts, Manufacturers, Birmingham history

Coldbath, Moseley c. 1831-1903 W Nicholls (d.1903), Moseley, Birmingham, Tree, Watercolour, Topographical Views, Frame, Birmingham history, Nature, Woodland, Works on Paper

17th Century Birmingham Halfpenny Token, 1666, Numismatics, Coin, 17th Century, Metal, Birmingham history

The Chamberlain Casket, 1903, Top view Designer: Henry Wilson (d. 1934) Commissioned by Members of the Constitutional Club to express admiration and gratitude to the Rt Hon Joseph Chamberlain MP in 1903 for his services at home and abroad. It was

Engraving, Protestant Dissenting Charity School, Birmingham Artist: Thomas Radclyffe Topographical Views, Vol i, Social history, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, School, Birmingham history, Teaching

Postcard, Witton Lodge Road, Perry Common, Birmingham Topographical Views, Topographical Views, Suburban, Birmingham history, Postcard, Social history, Council housing

Japanned Tray, View of St Martin's Church Birmingham, from the Bullring, 1815-1835 By Thomas Hollins Rectangular metal tray with deep convex-moulded sides & rounded corners. Pierced with oval slot (handles) to each end. Japanned scene of the Bull

Postcard, Goosemoor Lane, Erdington, Birmingham Topographical Views, Topographical Views, Suburban, Birmingham history, Postcard, Social history, Council housing

Money box, 19th Century 19th century English pine and metal money box. It works by placing a coin on the soldier's head. As he swings backwards and forwards, the coin falls into the tower and rings a bell. Getting the coins out is also fun. The

Engraving, Hen & Chickens Hotel, New Street, Birmingham One of a collection of engravings of local views contained in volume:, Vol.iii, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Street scene, Hotel

Engraving, Birmingham Station, Curzon Street, 1839 Topographical Views, Vol iii, Travel, Classical, Topographical Views, Architecture, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Railway, Station, Transport, Train

Engraving, J Gillott, Birmingham Topographical Views, Vol iv Joseph Gillott's Metallin Pen Manufactory, probably Graham St, Birmingham., Topographical Views, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Factory, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham

Old Smethwick Canal Pumping Engine, 1779 Makers: Matthew Boulton & James Watt, The Smethwick Engine was installed near Birmingham and was brought into service in May 1779. Birmingham Science Museum, it is the oldest working steam engine in the

Lithograph, in Book, Attwood & Spooner's Bank, New Street, Birmingham, 1865 Publisher: Thomas Underwood, Topographical Views, Printing, Lithography, Birmingham history, Bank

Portrait Of Sir Richard Temple, 4th Viscount of Birmingham, 1738-42 Jean-Baptiste van Loo, Oil Painting, Portrait, Birmingham history, Costume, Wig, Robe, Hair

Old Smethwick Canal Pumping Engine, 1779 Makers: Matthew Boulton & James Watt, The Smethwick Engine was installed near Birmingham and was brought into service in May 1779. Birmingham Science Museum, it is the oldest working steam engine in the

Engraving, Handsworth Church, Publisher: Rock & Co, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

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