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A brief history of Birmingham

Best known as one of the bastions of the industrial revolution of the 18th century, Birmingham has a history dating back to the Bronze Age 4000 years ago. Evidence of burial mounds of Bronze Age were found in the Kings Norton, but there was no evidence to support any regulation. In 2005, when he began working on a relief road in the neighboring Northfield, it was found that setting up a starting point in the history of the city. It is also known that the area around Selly Oak has links with the Romans, may have been a crossroads of Roman military. An explanation of Selly Oak is an oak tree there was in the pay of soldiers, "their salt.

Although the site of Weoley Castle Manor Northfield, is mentioned in the Domesday Book as the property of William Fitz Ansculf, the history of Birmingham does dates back to about 1000 years and began when the city began to grow on various Anglo-Saxon settlements in the region. In 1166 King Henry II granted to Pedro de Bermingham, Lord of the Manor, for permission to hold a weekly market was established as a city of Birmingham. In 1250 the city had the right to hold an annual fair in the summer making it a center of regional weather, which attracts traders from all over the region Midlands. Meanwhile, dyeing and weaving wool has become a specialty of the city.

Leatherworking Birmingham has also become popular was in the 14th century that Birmingham has begun to develop a reputation for working metal. In 1500, Birmingham is still a small town with a population of about 1,500 people. However, in subsequent years the population grew rapidly. In 1560 it was 2000 and in 1650 had reached 5000 and it is a big city and important for the central region. His reputation for quality execution of their knife, blacksmiths and has been well established Nailor with Birmingham being able to take advantage of the three natural resources: coal, iron ore and limestone near the Black Country and mills water to be able to stream the bellows of the forge.

During the English Civil War, Birmingham was strongly parliamentarian. However, it was fired several times by the royalists. At this time it took note of Birmingham for the first time for the production of small arms, have resulted in thousands of swords for the army of Cromwell. As the arms trade has developed part of town where most manufacturing took place was district known as the Firearms Birmingham. At its peak was producing thousands of firearms a week including famous names such as farmers and Galton and Webley & Scott. The Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) was not formed until 1861. In the 20th century also become well known for manufacturing motorcycles and still has a manufacturing plant small firearms Heath district.

In 1715, the church San Felipe built in the center of the city, in Colmore Row. Later, the famous pre-Raphaelite painter Burne-Jones designed stained glass which still adorns. In 1905, it became the Cathedral Church of England in Birmingham. The first Roman Catholic cathedral built in England for 300 years since the Reformation, was built in Birmingham in 1841. Designed by Augustus Pugin, St Chad is a classic example of Gothic revival architecture

In the 18th century, driven by the industrial revolution population boom of Birmingham. In 1750 it was 23,000 and by the end of the century was 73,000. Companies have also triggered a demand for metal products continued to increase. In 1769, the first canal was opened in Birmingham connecting the city to Wednesbury Black Country. Meanwhile, the city also became famous for its jewelry and development of glass and flourishing trade. Linking to recover the metal working well established operations in the city has been the rise of Birmingham as a manufacturer of pens.

Throughout the century, 19 the city began to spend money from the wealth generated by industrial cities in civic projects. The garden Botany was opened in 1832, the new town hall was built in 1834, and public baths in 1852. 1861 saw the first public library in Birmingham and Museum and Art Gallery opened its doors in 1885.

The years between 1873-1875 saw the great civic leader, Joseph Chamberlain, as mayor. He spent to Birmingham a model of how a municipality must offer its citizens. In 1837, Birmingham has been linked with Liverpool by a railway line and one year later been linked to London. These new events caused an explosion of trade that provides quick access to Birmingham for the Port of Liverpool exports of goods and communications quickly to the capital, London, helping businesses in the city for development. With a population of over 500,000 in 1889 in Birmingham was granted the city a royal charter.

At the dawn of the 20 new industries developed in the city century: making bicycle tire manufacturing, engineering, utilities and manufacturing of all motor vehicles began to provide property that is necessary as the industrial age began to change in the technological age. In 1930 the white population in 1,000,000 and limits City have been expanded to allow more homes to be built. Heavily bombed during World War II, the city was able to quickly demolish any remaining slums and provide housing more in keeping with Century 20.

About the Author

Susan Ashby of Birmingham Singles has travelled extensively around the United Kingdom writing articles on each of the major cities. To read more articles on Birmingham or for dating in Birmingham visit http://www.birmingham-singles.co.uk