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.
49. Wives of the leaders of the G8 Economic Summit walk together
Wives of the leaders of the G8 Economic Summit walk together 17 May 1998 on the occasion of a children’s Fun Run for charity in central Birmingham. From left front, wife of Italian Prime Minister, Flavia Prodi; Cherie Blair wife of the British Prime Minister waving; 2nd from the right Kumiko Hashimoto, wife of the Japanese Prime Minister, and Aline Chretien, wife of the Canadian Prime Minister, right. Woman at rear 2nd from left is unidentified assistant. (DIGITAL IMAGE) (Photo by LOUISA BULLE / POOL / AFP) (Photo by LOUISA BULLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) | POOL/AFP via Getty Images
50. The crowd during the First Test match between England and South Africa at Edgbaston
6 Jun 1998: General view of the crowd during the First Test match between England and South Africa at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England. The match ended in a draw. \ Mandatory Credit: Adrian Murrell/Allsport | Getty Images
51. Injured parachuting Santa is stretchered away after crashing into the Trinity Road Stand at Villa Park during the FA Carling Premiership match between Aston Villa and Arsenal
13 Dec 1998: Injured parachuting Santa is stretchered away after crashing into the Trinity Road Stand during his descent, breaking both his legs and falling 100 feet onto the perimeter track during halftime in the FA Carling Premiership match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill /Allsport | Getty Images
52. Rubens Barrichello of Brazil and Johnny Herbert of Great Britain unveil the new F1 car at the Stewart Launch in Birmingham
7 Jan 1999: Rubens Barrichello of Brazil and Johnny Herbert of Great Britain unveil the new F1 car at the Stewart Launch in Birmingham, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Tom Shaw /Allsport | Getty Images