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The world’s first industrial city

In the 19th century, Birmingham's business development was driven by its growth as a global manufacturing center,...
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Birmingham shops during the Second World War — work without days off and without waste

During the Second World War, large numbers of women were recruited to work in factories and plants...
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“Workshop of the World”: a thorny path to free trade

In 1846, the abolition of the so-called Bread Laws was pushed through the British Parliament. This opened...
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The history of aviation in Birmingham — from the first flights to the international airport

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Early aviation in Birmingham began with the founding of the Birmingham Aero club in 1909. In 1911, the organisation moved to a field on...

The child price of the industrial revolution in Birmingham

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With the onset of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain, in addition to the economic growth of the state as a whole and Birmingham...

Birmingham Library: A Magnificent Structure, Archives, Shakespeare Memorial Room, and Surprising Spaces

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Birmingham Library, one of the largest in the UK, can accommodate 3,000 readers simultaneously and boasts the largest cultural space in Europe. Opened in...

David Wheeler, a computer genius from Birmingham

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David Wheeler started his scientific career as a student and ended it as a professor emeritus of computer science. At first, he researched the...
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