(Image: Mirrorpix)

Birmingham in 1957 - pictures showing life in the city two-thirds of a century ago

by · Birmingham Live
The Queen is shown around the World Scout Jubilee Jamboree camp in Sutton Park by Mr. S Dawson Collins the Birmingham County Commissioner. (Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)1 of 32
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Queen Elizabeth II riding in a Land Rover with the Duke of Edinburgh, through the World Scout Jubilee Jamboree camp in Sutton Park, Warwickshire, 3rd August 1957. The county of West Midlands did not exist at this time. (Image: PA)2 of 32
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The Jubilee Scout Jamboree at Sutton Park in 1957.3 of 32
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Lady Baden-Powell visits the event in Sutton Park.4 of 32
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Prime Minister Harold MacMillan visits the Jubilee Scout camp in Sutton Coldfield.5 of 32
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Johnny Dixon the Aston Villa Captain is carried by team-mates after he has received the F.A. Cup from H.M. Queen at Wembley Stadium. The final score was a 2-1 victory over Manchester United. 4th May 1957. (Image: Mirrorpix)6 of 32
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Aston Villa captain Johnny Dixon collects the FA Cup from Queen Elizabeth II. (Image: Mirrorpix)7 of 32
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Aston Villa FC victory parade after winning 1957 FA Cup Final 2-1 against Manchester United, Sunday 5th May 1957. (Image: Mirrorpix)8 of 32
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Queen Elizabeth II visiting the region with the Mayoress of Halesowen Mrs. J Poole, 23rd April 1957. (Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)9 of 32
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Demolition of the Theatre Royal in the city centre, Sept 6th 1957.10 of 32
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A workman delivers coal in Birmingham 22nd February.11 of 32
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The corner of Bromsgrove Street and Pershore Street in October 1957. (Image: Birmingham Mail)12 of 32
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