A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically
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EBOOK SHOWELL'S DICTIONARY OF BIRMINGHAM ***
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SHOWELL'S
Dictionary of Birmingham.
A HISTORY AND GUIDE,
Arranged Alphabetically,
Containing Thousands of Dates and References to Matters of
Interest connected with the Past and Present History of the Town--its
Public Buildings, Chapels, Churches and Clubs--its Friendly
Societies and Benevolent Associations, Philanthropic and Philosophical
Institutions--its Colleges and Schools, Parks, Gardens, Theatres, and
Places of Amusement--its Men of Worth and Noteworthy Men,
Manufactures and Trades, Population, Rates, Statistics of progress,
&c., &c.
* * * * *
Compiled by THOS. T. HARMAN, Author of "The Local Book
of Dates," "Notes and Records," &c.,
FOR THE PROPRIETORS--
WALTER SHOWELL & SONS,
_CROSS WELLS BREWERY, OLDBURY_,
Head Offices: 157, ST.
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