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Title: School Photo Archives
Post by: R_Morgan on Wednesday 05 September 18 16:29 BST (UK)
Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone knows of any sites where I can find old school photo's from the 1950's-1960's? Ive looked for local groups for the particular schools but having no luck so far  :( can anyone help
Title: Re: School Photo Archives
Post by: Billyblue on Wednesday 05 September 18 16:40 BST (UK)
What country?

Dawn M
Title: Re: School Photo Archives
Post by: Girl Guide on Wednesday 05 September 18 17:39 BST (UK)
Are the schools in question still in existence?  If so perhaps you could consider writing to them and ask about old photos.

Otherwise you could try the local history or county archives, assuming the schools are in the UK.

Title: Re: School Photo Archives
Post by: R_Morgan on Wednesday 05 September 18 18:34 BST (UK)
What country?

In the UK, specifically Birmingham. Ones called Clifton Road School and the other was called Dennis Road School (now called Anderton school)

Dawn M
Title: Re: School Photo Archives
Post by: R_Morgan on Wednesday 05 September 18 18:35 BST (UK)
n the UK, specifically Birmingham. Ones called Clifton Road School and the other was called Dennis Road School (now called Anderton Road school)
Title: Re: School Photo Archives
Post by: Sloe Gin on Wednesday 05 September 18 18:43 BST (UK)
Have you tried asking on the Birmingham History Forum?

http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php

As the period of interest is within living memory, there's a good chance that somebody there may be able to help.

ETA There's a section on schools with topics about both the ones you mentioned.  And photos!

http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/dennis-road-secondary-modern-boys-school.14281/


http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/clifton-road-school-sparkbrook.27123/#post-603401
Title: Re: School Photo Archives
Post by: Timbo2018 on Wednesday 05 September 18 19:03 BST (UK)
Hi
You can try Facebook - as lots of people share memories and photos.

I found two pics within about 2 seconds of searching:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1177026819016145/photos/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1177026819016145/photos/)

You'll need to search through the photo's or just read the postings... there's a picture of 'Clifton Road Junior School Balsall Heath Birmingham' and another pic titled 'Dennis Road Board School, Balsall Heath - 1896 by Martin & Chamberlain Now Anderton Park School Dennis Road Balsall Heath Birmingham Grade 2 Listed Building '

HTH
Tim
Title: Re: School Photo Archives
Post by: R_Morgan on Thursday 06 September 18 14:06 BST (UK)
I’ve been on the Birmingham History forum and have seen the threads you mentioned. They don’t have any of the specific years I’m looking for unfortunately.
I’m also a member on the above mentioned Facebook group
Title: Re: School Photo Archives
Post by: Sloe Gin on Thursday 06 September 18 16:40 BST (UK)
Have you tried posting a request on those threads, or contacting any of the posters?