Birmingham & Midland Hardware District Industrial History Guide

Explore the Industrial Powerhouse of 19th-Century Britain

Dive into a comprehensive historical survey of Birmingham and the Midland hardware district, revealing the region’s pivotal role in shaping British industry. This definitive volume compiles rare 1865 reports detailing the area’s diverse trades and manufacturing innovations.

What You’ll Learn

• The expansive network of coal, iron, chemical, and metal industries surrounding Birmingham
• Insights into Staffordshire’s mineral wealth and its impact on regional growth
• Historical accounts of machinery, jewellery, glassmaking, and export-driven engineering
• The evolution of local craftsmanship—from luxury goods to everyday hardware

Perfect For

• Researchers of British economic and industrial history
• Collectors and historians seeking rare primary-source material
• Students exploring Victorian-era trade and manufacturing

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