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Collapse BCC - Records of Birmingham City Council and its committees, departments and affiliated bodies (1838 - present) - 17th cent. - 20th cent. BCC - Records of Birmingham City Council and its committees, departments and affiliated bodies (1838 - present) - 17th cent. - 20th cent.
Expand 1 - Legislative records of Birmingham City Council, its committees and affiliated departments1 - Legislative records of Birmingham City Council, its committees and affiliated departments
Expand 4 - Town Clerk's Department (1838 - 1996), later Chief Executive's Office (1996 to present) - 1838 - present4 - Town Clerk's Department (1838 - 1996), later Chief Executive's Office (1996 to present) - 1838 - present
Expand 5 - The Papers of the Birmingham Book of Remembrance Office - 1940s - 1950s5 - The Papers of the Birmingham Book of Remembrance Office - 1940s - 1950s
Collapse 10 - Other Council departments and services10 - Other Council departments and services
Collapse BCH - Birmingham City Council Children's Homes - 1880 - 2000BCH - Birmingham City Council Children's Homes - 1880 - 2000
Expand 1 - Records of Marston Green Cottage Homes and Marston Green Cottage Homes School - 1880 - 19331 - Records of Marston Green Cottage Homes and Marston Green Cottage Homes School - 1880 - 1933
Expand 2 - Records of Shenley Fields Cottage Homes - 1887 - 19522 - Records of Shenley Fields Cottage Homes - 1887 - 1952
Collapse 3 - Records of Erdington Cottage Homes and Erdington Cottage Homes School - 1899 - 19733 - Records of Erdington Cottage Homes and Erdington Cottage Homes School - 1899 - 1973
Expand 1 - Registers of children - 1899 - 19661 - Registers of children - 1899 - 1966
Expand 2 - Registers of baptisms - 1900 - 19692 - Registers of baptisms - 1900 - 1969
Expand 3 - Register of deaths - 1902 - 19083 - Register of deaths - 1902 - 1908
Expand 4 - Confirmation register - 1938 - 19694 - Confirmation register - 1938 - 1969
Expand 5 - Service register - 1950 - 19735 - Service register - 1950 - 1973
Expand 6 - Chaplain's report books - 1915 - 19546 - Chaplain's report books - 1915 - 1954
Collapse 7 - Photographs - 20th cent7 - Photographs - 20th cent
Expand 1 - Photographs of groups of children - nd. [1920s]1 - Photographs of groups of children - nd. [1920s]
Expand 2 - Photographs of sports teams - nd. [1920s]2 - Photographs of sports teams - nd. [1920s]
Expand 3 - Photographs of sports events - nd. [1920s]3 - Photographs of sports events - nd. [1920s]
Expand 4 - Photographs of other events - nd. [1920s-1950s]4 - Photographs of other events - nd. [1920s-1950s]
Expand 5 - Photographs of bands - nd. [1920s]5 - Photographs of bands - nd. [1920s]
Expand 6 - Photographs of staff - nd. [1920s]6 - Photographs of staff - nd. [1920s]
Expand 7 - Interior photographs - nd. [20th cent.]7 - Interior photographs - nd. [20th cent.]
Expand 8 - Miscellaneous photographs - nd. [mid 20th cent.]8 - Miscellaneous photographs - nd. [mid 20th cent.]
Collapse 9 - G6 Gas Turbine Children's Welfare Fund Souvenirs - Mid 20th cent9 - G6 Gas Turbine Children's Welfare Fund Souvenirs - Mid 20th cent
1 - Photograph of adults and children at a party, captioned 'Erdington Cottage Homes 1953' - 19 December 1953
2 - Photograph of children at a party, captioned 'Erdington Cottage Homes, Xmas 19.12.1953' - 19 December 1953
3 - Letter from the superintendent of the Cottage Homes to Mr Southwick, Joseph Lucas Ltd. - 21 December 1953
4 - Photograph of two nurses and Father Christmas, captioned 'Christmas 1953, Ward 1, Children's Hospital, Birmingham. Matron, Sister and Mr Bygraves (J Lucas) with a few of the larger toys' - 1953
5 - Photograph of a small boy in a hospital bed with a present - 19 December 1953
6 - Photograph of toddler in hospital bed with a present, captioned 'Ward 1 Children's Hospital Xmas 1953' - 19 December 1953
7 - Photograph of a small child in a hospital bed, with nurses and Father Christmas, captioned 'Ward 1 Children's Hospital 1953' - 19 December 1953
8 - Photograph of Father Christmas with a toddler, captioned 'Ward 1 Children's Hospital 1953' - 1953
9 - Photograph of Father Christmas with a small girl, captioned 'Ward 1 Children's Hospital Xmas 1953' - 1953
10 - Three photographs on front of page, letter on reverse of page - 1953-1954
11 - Photograph and newscutting on front page, letter on reverse of page - 1954
12 - Photograph of small child with present - 19 December 1953
13 - Photograph of nurses, staff of Joseph Lucas, and Father Christmas, uncaptioned - nd. [1953]
14 - Letter from the superintendent of the Cottage Homes to W Southwick Esq., Joseph Lucas Ltd. - 18 August 1954
15 - Photograph of a group of girls in costume, captioned 'Johnny Baggott Troupe Xmas 1954' - 1954
16 - Photograph of a group of adults, captioned 'Ward 1 hospital staff and Lucas workers (G6 GKS) Children's Hospital - nd. [1950s]
17 - Photograph of a nurse and visitor, and photograph of a group of small boys, no captions - nd. [1950s]
18 - Photograph of a small boy in a hospital bed, surrounded by visitors, captioned 'Ward 1 Children's Hospital Xmas 1954' - 1954
19 - Photograph of nurses and a visitor, captioned 'Ward 1 Children's Hospital Xmas 1954. Mrs W Southwick at the Children's Hospital' - 1954
20 - Two photographs on front of page, one photograph on reverse of page - nd. [1950s]
21 - Photograph on front of page, letter on reverse of page - 1954
22 - Photograph of a child unwrapping a present, captioned 'Ward 1 Children's Hospital Xmas 1954, Mr W Southwick and his wife at the Children's Hospital' - 1954
23 - Photograph of a group of carol singers and a boy in a hospital bed, captioned 'Ward 1 Children's Hospital Xmas 1954, Miss M Nicolas and carol singers' - 1954
24 - Photograph of nurses, staff of Joseph Lucas, and Father Christmas, caption missing - nd. [1950s]
25 - Photograph on front of page, letter on reverse of page - 1954
26 - Photograph of a group of children, captioned 'Pantomime Jan 1955' - 14 January 1955
27 - Photograph of a group of children, captioned 'Pantomime Jan 1955. At J Lucas works canteen GKS' - 14 January 1955
28 - Photograph of a group of children, captioned 'Pantomime Jan 1955' - January 1955
29 - Photograph of children playing party games, captioned 'Birthday Party Erdington Cottage Homes 5.3.1955' - 5 March 1955
30 - Photograph of a man with balloons, captioned 'Birthday Party Erdington Cottage Homes 5.3.1955' - 5 March 1955
31 - Photograph of a group of adults blowing up balloons, captioned 'Birthday party at Erdington Cottage Homes 5.3.1955' - 5 March 1955
32 - Photograph of children playing party games, captioned 'Birthday Party Erdington Cottage Homes 5.3.1955' - 5 March 1955
33 - Photograph on front of page, letter on reverse of page - 1954-1955
34 - Photograph of three girls, captioned 'Birthday Party Erdington Cottage Homes 5.3.1955' - 5 March 1955
35 - Photograph of children playing a party game, captioned 'Birthday Party Erdington Cottage Homes 5.3.1955' - 5 March 1955
36 - Photograph on front of page, letter on reverse of page - 1954-1955
37 - Photograph on front of page, letter on reverse of page - 1955
38 - One photograph on front of page, two photographs on reverse - 1955
39 - Letter on front of page, two photographs on reverse of page - 1955
40 - Two photographs on front of page, one photograph on reverse - nd. [1955]
41 - Photograph of group of girls with balloons, no caption - nd. [1950s]
42 - Two letters on front and reverse of page - 1955
43 - Two photographs on front of page and two photographs on reverse of page - 1955
44 - Two photographs on front of page and one photograph on reverse of page - 1955
45 - Two photographs on front of page and two photographs on reverse of page - 1956
46 - Two photographs on front of page and two photographs on reverse of page - 1956
47 - Photograph of a small boy, no caption - nd. [1950s]
48 - Letter from G6 Gas Turbine to Roundabout, Lucas Reflections, regarding the gift of a scooter to the Children's Hospital - nd. [1955]
49 - Photograph of a nurse being presented with a bouquet, with a group of children in the background. No caption - nd. [1950s]
50 - Photograph of the Queen inspecting a hall, no caption - nd. [1955]
51 - Photograph of a group of children and Joseph Lucas employees, taken outside - nd. [1950s]
52 - Photograph of children and Joseph Lucas employees at a Christmas party - 19 December 1953
53 - Photograph of children and Joseph Lucas employees at a Christmas party - nd. [1955]
54 - Photograph of Father Christmas giving a present to a small boy in a hospital bed - nd. [1950s]
55 - Photograph of Father Christmas sorting presents with a nurse and a small girl dressed as a fairy - nd. [1950s]
56 - Another print of BCC 10/BCH/3/7/9/55 - nd. [1950s]
57 - Photograph of a small boy in a hospital bed, with nurses, Father Christmas and visitors in the background - nd. [1950s]
58 - Photograph of a small child opening a Christmas present, Mr and Mrs W Southwick looking on - nd. [1950s]
59 - Photograph of nurses with Mrs Southwick - nd. [1950s]
60 - Photograph of a group of nurses and visitors - nd. [1950s]
61 - Photograph of children's hospital ward - nd. [1950s]
62 - Photograph of children's hospital ward with visitors - nd. [1950s]
63 - Photograph of children's hospital ward - nd. [1950s]
64 - Photograph of children's ward with nurses and visitors - nd. [1950s]
65 - Photograph of two men inspecting a fish tank - nd. [1950s]
66 - Photograph of presentation to Miss Nicholas - 22 July 1955
67 - Photograph of a team of workers, one being presented with a gift - nd. [1950s]
68 - Photograph of a team of workers, one being presented with a cutlery set - nd. [1950s]
69 - Photograph of a team of workers, one being presented with a gift - nd. [1950s]
70 - Photograph of a large group of people at a meal - nd. [1950s]
71 - Photograph of presentation to Mr W Whitehouse (retired) - nd. [1950s]
72 - Photograph of presentation to Mr J Moore for his wedding - nd. [1950s]
73 - Photograph of a presentation to Mr Harry Suffolk - nd. [1950s]
74 - Photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh talking to three women at Joseph Lucas Ltd. - nd. [1955]
75 - Photograph of the Queen talking to four women at Joseph Lucas Ltd. - nd. [1955]
76 - Photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh talking to two women at Joseph Lucas Ltd. - nd. [1955]
77 - Photograph of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh leaving Joseph Lucas Ltd. - nd. [1955]
78 - Photograph of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh walking to their car - nd. [1955]
79 - Photograph of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in their car - nd. [1950s]
80 - Receipt from the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts - 25 September 1951
81 - Letter from the Superintendent of Erdington Cottage Homes to W Southwick Esq., thanking him for arranging a birthday party for the children - 20 October 1954
82 - Letter from the Superintendent of Erdington Cottage Homes to W Southwick Esq., thanking him for arranging a birthday party for the children - 15 March 1955
83 - Letter from the Superintendent of Erdington Cottage Homes to W Southwick Esq., thanking him for sending Easter eggs - 13 April 1955
84 - Letter from the Superintendent of Erdington Cottage Homes to W Southwick Esq., thanking him for arranging a programme of Christmas entertainment for the children - 19 December 1955
Expand 8 - Records of Erdington Cottage Homes School - 1912 - 19418 - Records of Erdington Cottage Homes School - 1912 - 1941
Expand 9 - Staff records - 1912 - 19329 - Staff records - 1912 - 1932
Expand 4 - Records of Summer Hill Receiving Homes and Summer Hill Receiving Homes School - 1921 - 19374 - Records of Summer Hill Receiving Homes and Summer Hill Receiving Homes School - 1921 - 1937
Expand 5 - Records of Riversdale Girls' Hostel - 1938 - 19525 - Records of Riversdale Girls' Hostel - 1938 - 1952
Expand 6 - Records of Lordswood Nursery, Birmingham, later Red House, Overbury, Worcestershire - 1928 - 19526 - Records of Lordswood Nursery, Birmingham, later Red House, Overbury, Worcestershire - 1928 - 1952
Expand 7 - Records of Middlemore House - 1950 - 19527 - Records of Middlemore House - 1950 - 1952
Expand 8 - Records of 8 Shelfield Road, Birmingham, children's home - 1952 - 19778 - Records of 8 Shelfield Road, Birmingham, children's home - 1952 - 1977
Expand 9 - Records of Hawthorne House Residential Nursery - 1960s9 - Records of Hawthorne House Residential Nursery - 1960s
Expand 10 - Records of Forhill House Remand Home and Observation and Assessment Centre - 1945 - 198710 - Records of Forhill House Remand Home and Observation and Assessment Centre - 1945 - 1987
Expand 11 - Records of Shawbury School (formerly Shustoke Industrial School and Shawbury Approved School) - 1868 - 198011 - Records of Shawbury School (formerly Shustoke Industrial School and Shawbury Approved School) - 1868 - 1980
Expand 12 - Records of Athelstan House (formerly Birmingham Children's Remand Home and Moseley Road Remand Home) - 1909 - 200012 - Records of Athelstan House (formerly Birmingham Children's Remand Home and Moseley Road Remand Home) - 1909 - 2000
Expand MAYOR - Mayor of the Borough of Birmingham (1889 - 1896), later Mayor of the City of Birmingham (1889 - 1896), Lord Mayor's Parlour (from 1896) - 1894 - 1969MAYOR - Mayor of the Borough of Birmingham (1889 - 1896), later Mayor of the City of Birmingham (1889 - 1896), Lord Mayor's Parlour (from 1896) - 1894 - 1969
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