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.

53. BMW’s Chairman Joachim Milberg (R) with Secretary for Trade and Industury Stephen Byers announce a package of support for Rover’s Longbridge car plant in Birmingham
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: BMW's Chairman Joachim Milberg (R) with Secretary for Trade and Industury Stephen Byers pose for photographers in front of a Rovers new 75 model car after the two announced in London, 23 June 1999 a package of support for Rover's Longbridge car plant in Birmingham. BMW is to receive 152 million British pounds (240 million USD) in aid from the British government for its troubled Rover unit. (Photo credit should read MIKE SIMMONDS/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images

54. The Great Britain team line up prior to the Great Britain v South Africa, Davis Cup match at the NIA
24 Sep 1999: The Great Britain team line up prior to the Great Britain v South Africa, Davis Cup match from the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England. The match finished in a 4-1 win to Great Britain. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport | Getty Images

55. Great Britain v South Africa, Davis Cup at the NIA
24 Sep 1999: The Great Britain fans watch the action during the Great Britain v South Africa, Davis Cup match from the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England. The match finished in a 4-1 win to Great Britain. \ Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill /Allsport | Getty Images

56. Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis
18 Dec 1999: Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis watches from the stands during the FA Carling Premiership match against Sheffield Wednesday at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Villa won 2-1. \ Mandatory Credit: Ben Radford /Allsport | Getty Images


