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Gallery: Birmingham buildings bulldozed in the name of progress

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  1. Birmingham Central Library from Lost Victorian Britain by Gavin Stamp
    Birmingham Central Library from Lost Victorian Britain by Gavin Stamp1 of 26
  2. Birmingham New Street railway station exterior view, circa 1849.
    Birmingham New Street railway station exterior view, circa 1849.2 of 26
  3. Holidaymakers on the platform at Snow Hill Station in Birmingham awaiting the arrival of the "Cornishman" a British Railways express passenger train to Penzance, Cornwall on 17th April 1954.
    Holidaymakers on the platform at Snow Hill Station in Birmingham awaiting the arrival of the "Cornishman" a British Railways express passenger train to Penzance, Cornwall on 17th April 1954.3 of 26
  4. Deserted Snow Hill railway station in Birmingham on a bank holiday Monday in 1962.
    Deserted Snow Hill railway station in Birmingham on a bank holiday Monday in 1962.4 of 26
  5. The Grand Theatre in Corporation Street
    The Grand Theatre in Corporation Street5 of 26
  6. Birmingham Reference Library, Ratcliffe Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, circa 1960.
    Birmingham Reference Library, Ratcliffe Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, circa 1960.6 of 26
  7. Birmingham Central Library from Lost Victorian Britain by Gavin Stamp
    Birmingham Central Library from Lost Victorian Britain by Gavin Stamp7 of 26
  8. The vast £150,000 plant at Imperial Metal Industries Kynoch Works in Witton near Aston, in 1963.
    The vast £150,000 plant at Imperial Metal Industries Kynoch Works in Witton near Aston, in 1963.8 of 26
  9. The Bull Ring in the early 1900s, with the old Fish Market and Market Hall on the left.
    The Bull Ring in the early 1900s, with the old Fish Market and Market Hall on the left.9 of 26
  10. The Odeon New Street next to the Arden Hotel.
    The Odeon New Street next to the Arden Hotel.10 of 26
  11. Closed Ring O Bells in Church Road, Yardley
    Closed Ring O Bells in Church Road, Yardley11 of 26
  12. R27 Hurst Street and The Hippodrome after The Blitz.
    R27 Hurst Street and The Hippodrome after The Blitz.12 of 26
  13. Bingley Hall from bottom of King Alfred's Place.
    Bingley Hall from bottom of King Alfred's Place.13 of 26
  14. Scott Dolphin public house in Acocks Green
    Scott Dolphin public house in Acocks Green14 of 26
  15. King Edward's School in New Street c1920
    King Edward's School in New Street c192015 of 26
  16. The Bull Ring as recalled by Derek in the 1930s.
    The Bull Ring as recalled by Derek in the 1930s.16 of 26
  17. Trains at the platforms at Birmingham New Street Station, circa 1890
    Trains at the platforms at Birmingham New Street Station, circa 189017 of 26
  18. Trains at the platforms at Birmingham New Street Station, circa 1890
    Trains at the platforms at Birmingham New Street Station, circa 189018 of 26
  19. The Birmingham Hippodrome theatre.
    The Birmingham Hippodrome theatre.19 of 26
  20. Cape Hill Brewery
    Cape Hill Brewery20 of 26
  21. Fox Hollies Hall
    Fox Hollies Hall21 of 26
  22. The Fox Hollies pub when it opened in 1928
    The Fox Hollies pub when it opened in 192822 of 26
  23. Birmingham Small Arms, BSA factory in Small Heath
    Birmingham Small Arms, BSA factory in Small Heath23 of 26
  24. Former home of the Birmingham Post and Mail in Weaman Street
    Former home of the Birmingham Post and Mail in Weaman Street24 of 26
  25. The demolition of the HP tower.
    The demolition of the HP tower.25 of 26
  26. The last ever coach to London to leave Digbeth Coach station before its closure
    The last ever coach to London to leave Digbeth Coach station before its closure26 of 26
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