A nostalgic look back at Birmingham in the 1990s, captured through 56. retro photographs.
From busy high streets and familiar landmarks to everyday street scenes, these images show the city as it once was, full of character, change, and memories of a not-so-distant past.
1. Birmingham Superprix 1990
Philippe Favre drives the #13 Leyton House March 90B NM Cosworth through the streets during the FIA International F3000 Championship Halfords Birmingham Superprix race on 27th August 1990 on the streets of Birmingham, Great Britain. (Photo by Dan Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images
2. Birmingham Superprix 1990
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3. Birmingham Superprix 1990
City road signs point the direction during the FIA International F3000 Championship Halfords Birmingham Superprix race on 27th August 1990 on the streets of Birmingham, Great Britain. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Getty Images) | Getty Images
4. House of God at the Que Club in Birmingham
First founded in 1993, House Of God became one of Birmingham’s most important underground institutions during the mid ‘90s, regularly taking over the city’s legendary Que Club, which closed down in 2017. The huge party was was captured by renowned British fashion photographer Terence Donovan in 1996, shortly before his death. | Terence Donovan