Birmingham on Old Postcards Vol.3, by J Marks. Published by Reflections of a Bygone Age, 1990. S/B, 64pp. The third volume in a series looking at early twentieth century Birmingham and its suburbs on postcards. There are chapters on the city centre, surrounding areas (Edgbaston, Acocks Green, Bournville, Selly Oak, Perry Barr, Sutton Coldfield, etc), and themes such as trams, canals, amusements, advertising, storms and disasters, and sport. Publishers of the cards are given where known. Illustrated in black and white. |