Birmingham And The Industrial Revolution
Birmingham was one of the most significant cities in the development of the industrial revolution. How did it achieve its position of prominence in early industry.
Birmingham is located in Britain’s largest royal hunting ground, just outside the Forest of Arden. Birmingham town had a very interesting Saxon name. By dissecting the name, Birmingham, we know that during the Saxon’s times a man named Berm and his family – or “ing” – kept their home – or “ham” there.