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Location
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Weddings & Civil Ceremonies
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to do & see
An introduction
A tour of Selly Manor
Minworth Greaves
The Garden
History
The Tudors
Local History
Selly Manor History
About Bournville
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resources
Teacher Information
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& Activities
Play a Tudor Game
Selly Manor Sayings
Birmingham
Prior to the 1300's Birmingham was a tiny settlement but grew to become
the third largest in Warwickshire particulalry because of expanding market.By
the mid 1600's it was the largest midland town with 15,000 inhabitants,
and many more coming for the work opportunities. It became a centre for
metal work and an important industrial town.
Victorian Birmingham thrived, as can still be seen today with the many public buildings, libraries, schools, swimming baths and parks and became a city in 1889. Birmingham remained important during the First and Second World Wars for the production of arms, aircraft and military vehicles. But sadly suffered with attacks upon the factories and surrounding areas.
There was much rebuilding during the 1950's and 60's and the city continued to grow. Today the rebuilding and development continues and Birmingham is vibrant, multi-cultural city with an interesting history.
Find out a little more about
Medieval
Life ....................Civil War
Victorian Birmingham