Today we’re travelling 60 years into Birmingham’s past to check out 13 old photos and see just how much the city has changed.
In Birmingham, 1964 was a year that saw the completion of the Bull Ring Centre and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, came to the city to open the centre.
Plenty of new housing was also built across the city, and it was also a year in which The Beatles came to visit, playing a gig at the Odeon.
The city was starting to rapidly change in the 60s post-war years with many still suffering from poverty. The city centre of course looks a lot different these days with New Street Station being completely rebuilt with Birmingham becoming a metropolitan city in the years to follow.
Here are 13 old pictures looking at life for Brummies in 1964.
5. Prince Philip at the Bullring
The opening ceremony for the Bull Ring Centre, showing HRH Prince Philip and company walking down the spiral ramp as a huge crowd watches. On 29th May 1964, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, opened the Bull Ring Centre. The Duke toured the site, meeting various people along the way and unveiling a commemorative plaque in the Centre Court. A formal lunch was then held in his honour at the Mecca Banqueting Hall; part of the new Bull Ring development. Approximately 400 guests attended, including the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Alderman F. Price, and William Kirby Laing, and speeches about the scheme were delivered. The ceremony was held on Oak Apple Day, an old public holiday on 29th May commemorating the restoration of the English monarchy | Getty Images
6. The politician Woodrow Wyatt
Portrait of British politician Woodrow Wyatt smoking a cigar next to his car on a visit to his constituency, Birmingham, England, October 9th 1964 | Getty Images
7. At the Woolworths store
HRH Prince Philip exiting the new Woolworth's store at the Bull Ring Centre on the day of the opening ceremony. On 29th May 1964, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, opened the Bull Ring Centre. The Duke toured the site, meeting various people along the way and unveiling a commemorative plaque in the Centre Court. A formal lunch was then held in his honour at the Mecca Banqueting Hall; part of the new Bull Ring development. Approximately 400 guests attended including the Lord Mayor of Birmingham; Alderman F Price (seen in this image), and William Kirby Laing. The ceremony was held on Oak Apple Day, an old public holiday on 29th May commemorating the restoration of the English monarchy. An oak apple spray was therefore presented to the Duke to wear on the lapel of his suit jacket. Artist John Laing plc. | Getty Images
8. British Labour politician Harold Wilson
Wilson is seen here speaking at a conference in Birmingham, UK, 31st January 1964. (Photo by R. Viner/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images