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Birmingham's story began as far back as the Bronze Age period of history. The Romans are also thought to have passed through this area, although there's no evidence of a settlement as such. It's not really until the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons that we start to see the beginnings of a small village.
Birmingham did not become a city until 1889, when it was already the dynamo of late Victorian Britain. It was a mere municipal borough when it became the “best run city in the world” under its charismatic mayor, Joseph Chamberlain — a self-made dandy, whose fortune derived from screws; a political liberal with a loathing for the aristocracy.
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June 15, 2023. Birmingham is a vibrant city with a rich history that spans centuries. From its humble beginnings as an Anglo-Saxon village to becoming an industrial powerhouse filled with factories in Victorian England, to its place today as a multicultural hub in the heart of the Midlands. Over the years Birmingham has played a significant ...
Invention. References. Economic history of Birmingham. Birmingham in England has developed economically since Mediaeval times. Early metalwork. John Leland visited Birmingham in about 1538, and found many smiths manufacturing knives and nails among other products.
Mar 19, 2020 · Over time, Birmingham became a centre for England’s booming wool trade. Its central location meant it was an important stop-over in overland trade routes from Wales to Coventry and England’s South East.
