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A Brief History of Birmingham

Best known for being one of the core countries of the industrial revolution of the 18th century Birmingham has a history back to the Bronze Age 4000 years ago. Evidence of Bronze Age burial mounds were found in the district of Kings Norton, but there was no accompanying evidence of any settlement. In 2005, when he began working in a relief road around the nearby neighborhood of Northfield, evidence emerged that the establishment a starting point for the history of the city. It is also known that the area around Selly Oak has connections with the Romans, may have been a cross roads Roman military. Selly Oak One explanation is that there was an oak tree in which the soldiers would be "paid" their salt.

Although the site of Weoley Castillo, the manor of Northfield, was mentioned in the Doomsday book as belonging to one William Fitz Ansculf, Birmingham recorded history dates back some 1000 years and began when the city began to grow out of the various Anglo-Saxon settlements in the area. In 1166 King Henry II granted Peter De Bermingham, lord of the manor, 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 so it is a center Regional time, which attracts traders from all over the Midlands. During this time of dyeing and weaving wool became a specialty of the city.

leather work Birmingham also became popular and was in the 14th century that Birmingham began developing a reputation for working metal. In 1500 Birmingham was still a small town market with a population of about 1,500 people. However, in subsequent years the population expanded rapidly. In 1560 it was 2000 and in 1650 had reached 5000 and it is a big city and important for the Midlands. His reputation for quality workmanship from his knife, blacksmiths and established nailors Birmingham to be able to take advantage of the three natural resources, coal, iron ore and limestone from the nearby Black Country and the mills by currents powered the bellows of the forge.

During the English Civil War, Birmingham was strongly parliamentarian. However, it was repeatedly plundered by the royalists. It was in this first time Birmingham became known for the production of small arms, producing thousands of swords for the army of Cromwell. As trade weapons development in the area of the city where most manufacturing took place was known as the Gun Quarter Birmingham. In its heyday was the production of thousands of weapons fire a week, including famous names such as farmers and Galton and Webley & Scott. The Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) was not formed until 1861. Century 20 also became well known for making motorcycles and still has a factory in Small Heath district manufacturing firearms.

In the church 1715 San Felipe was built in the center of the city, in Colmore Row. Later, the famous Pre-Raphaelite painter Burne-Jones designed stained glass windows, which still adorn. In 1905 he became the cathedral of the Church of England in Birmingham. The first Catholic cathedral to be built in Britain 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

During the 18th century, driven by the industrial revolution the population boom in Birmingham. By 1750 it was 23,000 and by the end of the century was 73,000. The companies also prospered product demand metal continued to increase. In 1769 the first canal in Birmingham was opened connecting the city to Wednesbury in the Black Country. It is at this time that the city also began to be famous for its jewelry and a flourishing trade of glass also under development. Linking back to metal working well established offices in the city was the rise to prominence Birmingham as a manufacturer of pens.

Throughout the 19th century the town hall started spending the money from the wealth generated by the industries of the cities on projects civic. The Botanical Garden was opened in 1832, the new town hall was built in 1834, and public baths in 1852. 1861 saw the first public library Birmingham and the Museum and Art Gallery opened its doors in 1885.

The years 1873-1875 saw the great civic leader, Joseph Chamberlain, as the mayor. He went on to make Birmingham a model for how a municipality must provide to its citizens. In 1837 Birmingham was connected to Liverpool railway line and a year later it was connected to London. These events again caused a boom in trade that gives fast access to Birmingham Liverpool port for exporting goods and rapid communication with the capital city, London, helping business in the city to develop. With a population exceeding 500,000, in 1889 obtained the status of Birmingham City by Royal Charter.

In the early 20th century new industries developed within the city: making bicycles, tire manufacturing, companies electrical engineering and manufacture of motor vehicles it all started to deliver the goods in demand as the industrial age began to change technological age. In the 1930s the white population 1,000,000 and the city limits were expanded to allow more council homes to be built. Very bombed during the Second World War, the city was quickly able to demolish any remaining slums and provide housing more in keeping with the 20th century.

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

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