Business and Industry in Birmingham
Up until the late 20th century Birmingham was not only geographically the heart of the nation, it was also the industrial heart and engine of the nation with an output centred on its numerous engineering works.

Sightseeing in Birmingham
Perhaps surprisingly Birmingham does have a castle and a few truly ancient buildings alongside a lot of other attractions for visitors to see. The image of Birmingham as a dull industrialised city dominated by the car is simply no longer true.

A brief history of Birmingham
Best known for being one of the heartlands of the industrial revolution, Birmingham has a history dating back to the Bronze Age. Evidence of burial mounds had been, but there was no accompanying evidence of any settlements.