Experience our history in pictures

A green and gold emblem representing Lench's Trust with a large tree in the center, and banners above and below stating 'Lench's Trust' and '500 Years'.
Black and white photo of an old brick building with two white-framed windows, a decorative arched door, chimney stacks, and a cloudy sky.
Black and white photo of a small courtyard with a brick building on the left, a row of seven bicycles parked in front of a fence, and a tall apartment building in the background under cloudy skies.
Black and white photo of a house's front door with the number 31 34 on it, framed by a small white wall structure, with two small windows, a flowerpot on each side, and a large window above.
Black and white photo of a brick building with a decorative clock face on the wall, multiple chimneys on the roof, and a tree in front of the building.
A black and white photo of a leafless tree in front of a brick building with a clock face on its tower, partially obscuring the building.
A tall brick building with three windows, each section separated by white framing, and an ornate, curved gable roof at the top. The sky is cloudy, and a tree is visible on the left side.
A historical plaque with gothic arches, a shield in the center, and inscriptions about the trust and construction of almshouses, mounted on a brick wall.
A black-and-white photo of a brick building with a large window in the center and two decorative relief sculptures on each side of the window.
Black and white photo of a modern building with a wall covered in evenly spaced round panels. There is a balcony with fences, and a person standing on it, possibly cleaning or inspecting the building.
A black and white photo of a historic brick pub called 'The Bull' on a street corner, with a modern high-rise building in the background.
A black-and-white image of a modern building with a sign that reads "ONYX" in vertical letters, with a foreground of an older pink building with black window frames.
A row of brick buildings with arched windows and doorways, a patio with chairs, and some plants in the foreground in black and white.
Black and white photo of a modern high-rise building with glass windows, viewed from below, with older brick buildings in the foreground.
A woman playing a brown upright piano in a room with yellow and orange walls, smiling and wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and a fitness tracker on her wrist.
Two women are smiling and laughing outdoors in a garden, holding each other's arms, with a small dog statue in the foreground surrounded by flowering plants.
A smiling man with short red hair outdoors, engaging in conversation with a woman whose back is to the camera, in a garden with colorful flowers.
A courtyard garden with a large tree, green bushes, flowering plants, a fountain, patio furniture, and a modern apartment building in the background.
Three women standing side by side outdoors, smiling, wearing blue shirts and lanyards with badges, in a garden setting.
An elderly man and a woman sitting on a patterned sofa in a well-lit room with a window and greenery outside. The man is wearing a dark suit with a tie, and the woman is wearing a navy blue shirt and jeans, smiling at each other.
An elderly person with short gray hair sitting in a motorized wheelchair, smiling as they pet a black service dog wearing a purple vest labeled "Cane Partners" outdoors in a garden or backyard.
Backyard of a brick apartment complex with multiple windows, grassy lawn, concrete paths, outdoor plants, a wooden bench, and a clothesline.
Residential street with brick houses, lamp posts, cobblestone and paved sidewalks, greenery, and a few people in the distance under a cloudy sky.
A man in a blue shirt and dark pants standing on a grassy lawn, holding a shovel, with a garden in the background and a small blue bucket on the ground nearby.
An elderly man and woman sitting on chairs, smiling, and holding mugs in a cozy room with large windows, greenery outside, and framed artwork on the wall.
An elderly woman with glasses sitting on a bench outside, holding a walker, and smiling while a woman with glasses and blonde hair sitting next to her smiles at her.
Two older women sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, laughing and talking, surrounded by green bushes.
An elderly woman with gray hair and sunglasses watering pink flowers in her backyard garden, surrounded by green plants and bushes, with brick apartment buildings in the background.
Black and white photograph of a historic brick building with ornate architectural details, a sign reading 'Lench's Trust No 118' on the front, and a decorative fence and garden in front.
Black and white photograph of a row of historic houses with a grassy area in the foreground and a modern high-rise building in the background.
A cluttered living room with patterned furniture, including armchairs and a sofa, and a wall adorned with framed photographs and small religious icons.
A black and white photo showing a gathering of elderly people in a courtyard with brick buildings, trees, and a fountain.
A black and white photograph of a middle-aged woman with curly hair, holding a basket of flowers, greeting an elderly woman with short curly hair, both smiling and holding hands outside a house with open windows and curtains.
Sepia-toned photo of elderly women playing croquet outdoors on a lawn in front of brick buildings, with some women sitting and standing in the background.
A black and white photo of a woman sitting on a floral upholstered chair outside a house, shaking hands with a man wearing a chain of office, with a woman walking by in the background.
Four women playing lawn bowls on a grassy yard outside a large brick building with multiple windows.
Vintage living room scene with patterned furniture, flowers, a table with dishes, an old TV, and various decorative items.
Black and white photo of traditional brick houses with chimneys, surrounded by a grassy yard and garden plots, under a cloudy sky.
Black and white photograph of a row of large, traditional houses with chimneys, surrounded by open grassy fields and a partly cloudy sky.
Vintage photograph of a group of formally dressed women and men inside a marquee tent decorated with British flags, sitting and standing around a table. Handwritten text on the border mentions Conybere Street, Miss Mork, Miss Morgan, and other women,
A black and white photo of a large group of people standing in front of a building with ivy climbing its wall, labeled Ladywood Road. The caption notes the people include the Lord Mayor, Alderman Percival Bower, Miss Hill, Miss Bartram, and other Alm
A historical black-and-white photograph of seven men standing outside in front of a brick building, near some bushes and trees, with handwritten labels identifying their names and titles.
Historical photograph of a street scene with vintage automobiles and crowds of people, titled 'Hospital Street', with handwritten text mentioning the Lord Mayor and trustees arriving.
Old black-and-white photograph of men and women inside a large tent decorated with Union Jack flags, standing around a music stand and piano, with some women wearing hats. Handwritten notes below the photo identify some individuals and their roles.
Historical black and white photograph of three men walking outside a building labeled 'Hospital Street.' One man, identified as Arthur Musgrove, is the clerk to the trustees. The other man, The Lord Mayor, Alderman Bower, is wearing a hat and a medal
A black and white photo of a man in a long coat shaking hands with a woman, surrounded by other women and men, some wearing hats, outside a brick building. The photo is labeled with names and titles related to a historical event or gathering.
Vintage black-and-white photograph of the Lord Mayor, Alderman Percival Bower, and Mrs. Piper, the oldest Almswoman, standing outdoors in front of a brick building with a window. The Lord Mayor is dressed in a suit with a badge, holding a bowler hat,
A vintage black-and-white photograph depicting a group of women and one man standing in front of a tent, with chairs in the foreground and handwritten labels identifying them.
Historical black-and-white photograph of a group of people standing in front of a large tent marked as 'Ravenhurst Street,' with some chairs and a bush in the foreground. The caption below identifies them as the Lord Mayor and Almswomen.
A vintage black and white photo showing a group of women and one man standing outdoors in front of a tent. The women are dressed in early 20th-century clothing, with some wearing hats. The man is wearing a suit and tie, holding a hat in his hand. The
Black and white photo of a man in a suit talking to four women sitting on chairs outside a brick building, labeled as Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Bannister, Mrs. Brown, and The Lord Mayor, on Ravenhurst Street.
A vintage living room with a bed on the left, a floral armchair in front of it, a fireplace with small decorations on the mantel, a mirror hanging above the mantel, two chairs (one wooden and one fabric), a small rug, and curtains on the right side o
Living room with green accent wall, two gray sofas with green pillows, a wooden coffee table on a blue rug, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and a dining table near glass doors leading outside.
Hallway with three framed pictures on the wall near a staircase with green bordered black carpet, and a closed white door at the top of the stairs.
Row of red brick houses with small front gardens and potted flowers, green lawn, and cloudy sky.
A group of people dressed in formal suits and dresses waiting in line outside a brick building on a sidewalk.
Black-and-white photo of three women standing outdoors in front of a brick house, smiling at the camera, with a woman in a nurse's uniform in the background.
Two elderly women smiling and shaking hands outdoors, one holding a basket of flowers, in black and white.
A man in a tuxedo and a woman in a red checkered dress standing together outdoors on a walkway in front of a brick apartment complex. The man is wearing traditional Scottish attire including a kilt.
Black and white photo of a group of women and men outside a brick house, with two women in the foreground exchanging a flower, one holding a basket of flowers as they smile, while other women and men are laughing and talking in the background.
Four women smiling and shaking hands outdoors, with a basket of flowers in the foreground and a building with a chimney in the background.
Two women standing next to a brick wall, one holding a framed photograph, with a plaque in the background.
A group of people outdoors, including two elderly women sitting on a bench, and a man and woman standing nearby, engaged in conversation. The setting appears to be in a garden or backyard of a residential area.
Black and white photo of three elderly women sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in light-colored clothing, and two women are wearing glasses. One woman has a walking cane in her hand, and there is a handbag on
Five elderly women sitting outside on a bench, holding hands, smiling, and chatting during daytime with a building and trees in the background.
Two women in vintage attire at an outdoor event, unveiling a plaque on a brick wall. One woman is touching the plaque, which commemorates Lench's Trust, dated July 5, 1991.
An elderly man in glasses and a beige shirt leaning over a small pond with floating yellow rubber ducks and green plants, outside a red brick building with two numbers, 60 and 61, on the wall.
Three women standing outside a brick building with a sign that reads '271 Lench's Trust' and the number '30' on the bottom right corner.
Five men dressed in suits are sitting around a table with plates of food and glasses of wine, in a room with floral curtains and a window.
Three elderly women sitting at a table decorated with flowers, celebrating a birthday with a cake that has three lit candles.
A group of people, including a woman dressed in a suit and hat, a man in a gray suit, and a man wearing ceremonial chains, gathered outdoors on a sidewalk in front of houses, possibly during a formal community event in a residential neighborhood.
A group of five people standing outside a brick building during a formal event, with a man in the center wearing a chain of office, suggesting a ceremony or official gathering. One person is holding a stuffed dog. There is bunting hanging above them.
A group of children and adults playing historical drums outdoors in a park-like setting, with brick buildings and trees in the background.
Group of elderly women standing around a table at an outdoor yard sale or fair in front of brick houses, with vending items and jewelry on the table.
Three people standing behind a table filled with potted plants and floral arrangements outdoors in a yard with a brick building in background.
Five people, four women and one man, dressed in vintage clothing, smiling and standing on a lawn in front of a brick house during a social gathering, with more people visible in the background.
A vintage photo of three women at an outdoor gathering with tables of items, set against a background of brick buildings and large trees.
Two people, a woman and a man, standing in front of a wall with a plaque that is about to be uncovered during a ceremonial event. The woman is wearing a plaid jacket and a teal scarf, and the man is wearing a suit with a red tie. There are red curtai
A courtyard with well-maintained lawn, flowers, young trees, benches, and historic brick buildings in the background.
A group of five older women sitting around a wooden table in a cozy room, engaged in conversation. The table has tea cups, plates, and a small pitcher. Behind them, a window shows a parking lot with cars outside.
Five elderly people sitting at a table with cups and plates, engaged in a social gathering in a room with wooden furnishings.
Group of five elderly people sitting at a table, engaged in conversation, with a man holding a teacup, a woman in a red jacket smiling, and another woman with gray hair and glasses wearing a blue and black checkered jacket.
Three women sitting together at a table, engaged in conversation, with two of them holding hands. They are dressed in patterned and elegant clothing, and are in an indoor setting with a plain white wall background.
Three elderly individuals, two women and one man, gather outdoors amidst plants and flowers. The man, standing behind the women, is smiling and has his arms around their shoulders. The woman on the left wears glasses and a headscarf, and the woman on
An elderly woman smiling at a market stall with jars of homemade preserves and canned goods in front of a brick wall with house numbers 48 and 49.
Four women standing outside near a table with handmade crafts, smiling and laughing, in front of a brick house with garden decorations.
Two elderly women with curly white hair, wearing glasses, are standing outside in front of a brick house, looking at something in an orange wallet or purse. There is a garden with flowers and a wooden bench in the background.
Four women gathered outdoors near a brick building, exchanging gifts and smiling.
A woman with gray curly hair wearing a colorful butterfly-patterned sweater is standing behind a kitchen counter with cups and dishes. Two other women are nearby, one with curly gray hair in a tan jacket and another with dark hair partially visible.
A group of people shopping at a yard sale outdoors. They are browsing tables with various items such as books, toys, and household goods. The scene is set in a park with trees and grass.
A woman with curly red hair and a white T-shirt with colorful graphics is looking at an elderly woman with white hair and glasses. The elderly woman is wearing a black vest over a striped blouse and a string of pearls. They are standing outside in fr
Group of people gathered around an outdoor table with food, likely at a picnic or celebration, with a brick building in the background.
A woman with curly hair and a blue plaid shirt stands behind a table with a sign that reads, 'Find a Whole Egg and Treble Your Money!' An elderly woman in a beige coat looks at the table. The table holds a large wooden tray with eggs, outdoors in a g
A police officer in uniform is talking to three women in casual clothing at an outdoor event with a large brown tent in the background, other people walking around nearby.
A woman in a black coat and grey skirt is in mid-swing, hitting a golf ball on a golf course. Several people are watching in the background, including an elderly man and two women, with some sitting and some standing. There is greenery and trees behi
Four women, one with a walker, looking at a baby in a stroller outside a brick house.
Three elderly women and one elderly man looking at potted plants and flowers on a table outdoors, with a brick building in the background.
Two elderly women preparing teacups on a kitchen counter, one is pouring tea or coffee into cups.
Two elderly women sitting on a black wooden bench outdoors, engaging in conversation, with a group of people standing in the background.
Group of women and men gathered indoors, some seated and some standing, during a social event or gathering, with a window and curtains in the background.
An elderly woman with white hair sitting at a table with a blue checkered tablecloth, interacting with a woman with short, wavy hair wearing a navy blue dress with white polka dots, outdoors in a garden with yellow flowers in the background.
Three elderly women at a garden stand selling potted plants outdoors on a sunny day.
A man in a gray suit speaking at a microphone during a celebration or event in a restaurant or banquet hall. There are people seated at tables, smiling and listening. A large gold balloon is floating near the window in the background.
Woman in gray sweater cutting a birthday cake with orange and green decorations, surrounded by snacks and desserts at a party.
A social gathering of diverse adults in a bright, cozy room with tables and chairs, some standing and chatting, others seated with drinks and snacks, and a few looking at a television or on their phones.
A group of people sitting and standing in a community room with large windows, purple curtains, and wooden flooring.
People gathered around a table with food and drinks at a social event, with two women in line serving themselves from a buffet in the background.
People gathered in a bright, modern room with hanging pendant lights, engaging in conversations. Some are standing, while others sit at tables in the background, with a large black screen on a gray wall.
A peaceful outdoor scene with several brick buildings with green roofs, surrounded by trees, bushes, and people walking or sitting in a park-like setting.
Group of people gathered around a table with a detailed architectural model of a building, discussing and observing the model. There are snacks and documents on the table in a well-lit room with large windows and a kitchen area in the background.
Four people viewing display panels with informational diagrams and text on display boards in a room with large windows and purple curtains.
Four people wearing black aprons standing inside a bistro, with a neon sign reading 'The Bistrot' on the wall behind them, large windows showing trees outside.
Outdoor patio seating at a restaurant or cafe with potted plants, string lights, and a laptop displaying a presentation titled "Residents Conference 2025".
A display board with multiple posters presenting design proposals and land development plans for Lenches Close, Moseley, including images, maps, and text.
Digital screen displaying event information for the 2025 Residents Conference with photos of people gathering indoors.
People dining outside at a restaurant patio on a sunny day, with modern buildings and string lights overhead.
An outdoor rooftop restaurant with several people sitting at tables, some standing and talking, under string lights on a sunny day, with modern buildings in the background.
Book titled 'The Old Croon, The Cost of Development' by Carl Chinn lying on a concrete surface.
Brick building with the words "The Old Crown 1690" painted on the upper part of the wall, under a clear blue sky.
Two women sitting at an outdoor restaurant, smiling at the camera, with a cityscape in the background.
Two older women are sitting together at an outdoor restaurant, smiling and laughing. One woman has short curly white hair and sunglasses, wearing a green patterned dress. The other woman has dark hair tied back, wearing a white shirt. Behind them, th
Two women smiling and sitting outdoors at a restaurant, with other people in the background, under a covered patio during daytime.
People sitting at outdoor tables under a partial canopy, with a red telephone booth, a bus, high-rise buildings, and a TV screen in the background.
A group of older adults gathered at an outdoor restaurant or café with a covered patio, warm lighting, and string lights, enjoying food and drinks during daytime.
A man in a pink shirt speaking into a microphone at an outdoor event, with two women standing behind him, one holding papers, under a yellow awning.
People dining and socializing at a covered outdoor restaurant patio with string lights and a disco ball, brick building background.
People sitting at an outdoor restaurant patio, enjoying drinks and conversation.
A woman with long blonde hair speaking into a microphone while holding papers or a card at an indoor event. She is wearing a long, black and orange striped dress. Behind her is a display board with a logo and information about Len's Trust. A small ta
A woman in a black dress speaking into a microphone at an outdoor event, with another woman holding papers behind her and a promotional banner for Lench's Trust nearby, under a yellow canopy.
Two women are speaking at an indoor event, one holding a microphone and the other holding notes, with a banner behind them that reads 'Lench's Trust'.
A woman is awarding a certificate to a man during a recognition ceremony. The woman is smiling and holding the certificate while the man is speaking into a microphone. Two other women stand in the background near a window, and there is a banner for '
A woman with glasses is smiling and handing a certificate to a man with a microphone at an indoor event, with three women in the background observing, near a window with a banner that reads 'Lench's Trust'.
Two women standing inside a glass-enclosed porch with a banner that reads "Lench's Trust". One woman is holding a microphone and reading from a paper, while the other stands beside her holding a paper. The background shows buildings, trees, and a blu
Two women holding a framed certificate at an indoor event. The woman on the left has long black hair and is wearing a black top, while the woman on the right is wearing a yellow dress, headwrap, and sunglasses. In the background, there is another wom
A woman in a black shirt and blue jeans holding a framed award certificate for Yardette Powell, standing next to a woman in a yellow dress and headwrap. The woman in yellow is looking at the award. There is a woman in the background with a microphone
A woman receiving an award certificate from another woman at an indoor event. The award reads 'Yvette Powell'. The woman giving the award is wearing a yellow dress and head wrap, while the recipient is in a black top. A third woman stands in the back
A woman with short gray hair wearing a green and white patterned dress standing and holding a piece of paper, speaking at an indoor event with trees and modern buildings visible outside the windows.
Three smiling people are standing together at an outdoor event, with one man holding a microphone and speaking, and the others looking on. A woman in a patterned green and white dress and a man in a patterned shirt are visible, and a woman in the bac
Group of three adults standing together outdoors in a glass-enclosed space. The woman on the left has short blonde hair, wearing a green and white patterned dress with colorful jewelry, smiling at the camera. The man in the middle has glasses, a patt
Two men are at an outdoor award ceremony. One of them is holding a framed certificate that reads 'Neighbourhood Award 2025' and is smiling, the other man is pointing at a tablet. Several people are in the background, some sitting and some standing, w
Two elderly men at an outdoor event, one holding a certificate and speaking into a microphone. The other man is looking at an empty picture frame. There are three women in the background, one holding a clipboard and another smiling. The event appears
People gathered at an outdoor patio with tables, listening to a speaker near a screen, with plants and modern buildings in the background.
A man speaking into a microphone at a gathering, with a group of seated older adults listening. There is a banner that reads 'Lench's Trust' and a window showing an outdoor area with greenery.
A man holding a microphone speaking to an audience in a restaurant with large windows and greenery outside.
A man with short gray hair and a beard, wearing a light striped shirt, is holding a microphone and speaking to an audience. Several elderly people are seated in front of him, and the background shows large windows with sunlight and a building outside
A man dressed in a white shirt speaking into a microphone at a social gathering, with several seated older people around him and large windows showing greenery outside.
A man with gray hair and a beard speaking into a microphone at an outdoor event, with a colorful geometric pattern cloth and equipment behind him, and buildings with large windows in the background.
Woman in white shirt holding a knife and fork with fish and chips, lemon wedge, peas, and tartar sauce on plate, seated at a restaurant table with drinks and flowers, woman in brown striped shirt sitting across, smiling.
People dining and socializing at an outdoor restaurant patio with string lights and a large TV screen displaying a book about Lench's Trust.
Two women smiling and reaching out in front of informational boards on a wooden wall, with sunlight casting spots on the scene.
Two women smiling and dancing outdoors in front of a wooden wall with informational posters.
Two women standing in front of wooden panels with informational posters, smiling, one giving a thumbs-up, both wearing colorful dresses, one with short white hair and glasses, the other with short purple hair.
Group of people, some holding rainbow umbrellas, engaging in conversation indoors with brick and window background.
People seated indoors, some laughing and gesturing, with colorful decorations and a large window behind them.
Three women smiling and enjoying themselves at an outdoor event, with one woman holding a microphone and the others engaging happily.
People wearing large sombreros at an outdoor gathering, some seated at tables with drinks, others standing and chatting.
An elderly man sitting on a stool, singing or speaking into a microphone, with a group of elderly women dancing in front of him at a social gathering inside a brightly lit room with large windows.
A group of seniors gathered at a restaurant or cafe, celebrating, with one person wearing a large sombrero, others engaging in conversation, and a crowd watching.
Group of people, including women wearing large sombrero hats, gathered in an indoor space with large windows. Some women are sitting at tables with floral centerpieces. One woman in a white sports jersey is standing near a sign, and another woman is
Group of women wearing large sombreros in a celebration or gathering, standing around a table with drinks, flowers, and a pitcher of water.
People gathered at an outdoor event, some wearing sombreros, with a man speaking into a microphone and others interacting and enjoying the event.
Group of people socializing at an outdoor event, some wearing colorful clothing and hats, with a man in a white shirt and a black and red hat speaking into a microphone.
People gathered at a celebration, some wearing large sombreros, with a table holding flowers and water bottles, in a bright indoor setting.
Group of women wearing colorful sombreros and having fun at a lively outdoor gathering, with some waving and others holding props, surrounded by seated spectators and urban buildings in the background.
People holding hands, forming a conga line and dancing outdoors at a social gathering or party.
People socializing and enjoying drinks at an outdoor restaurant patio during daytime, with a mix of seated and standing individuals and a large screen overhead.
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