The 60s were a time for massive social and economic upheaval in Birmingham
The sixties were a defining era for the world with it being one of the most tumultuous and divisive decades in history.
As Birmingham looked on, the city was starting to rapidly change in the post-war years with many still suffering from poverty. The city centre looks a lot different these days with New Street Station being completely rebuilt.
The car industry was key and celebrations for the millionth and two millionth minis made at Longbridge were held. There were protests about fluoride being put in tap water and people travelled from across the country to attend sports events at St Andrew’s ,Villa Park and Edgbaston Stadium.
Take a look below at 9 photos of Birmingham in the 60s, as we look back and explore what it was like to grow up in Birmingham during the decade.
1. 1960
A mother with three young children and a baby in a pram in Birmingham, England, circa 1960. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
2. 1960s
The Mayor, Councillor E. Collins, welcomes a family of six into their new home which is the first four-bedroom house to be handed over to tenants on the Leyfields housing estate. This house was one of 563 Easiform houses being constructed as part of Tamworth's scheme to house some of Birmingham's overspill population. | Heritage Images via Getty Images
3. Clowining around in 1962
9th October 1962: Fifteen year-old, 3ft 10, Brian Jones from Great Barr, Birmingham in his clown's outfit. The previous year, Jones had stowed away in a horsebox belonging to Billy Smart's Circus. On being discovered he was told to return home and come back again after he had finished his schooling | Getty
4. Bull Ring Centre
An elevated view from the north showing the site of the Bull Ring Centre development, with the existing Market Hall in the right foreground, 1961 | Getty Images