02222cam a22003133u 4500 14472 UtSlPG 20260610133336.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Harman, Thomas T. Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham : A History and Guide, Arranged Alphabetically Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-26 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Carol David and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham" by Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell is a comprehensive historical and reference guide compiled in the late 19th century. This work offers an extensive account of Birmingham's past and present, detailing its public buildings, local institutions, notable figures, and various historical events, effectively chronicling the city's development over centuries. The beginning of "Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham" sets the scene for a rich exploration of the city’s history. The text opens with a brief annotation about the absence of historical records prior to the seventh century, followed by references to significant events and changes throughout Birmingham’s timeline. The authors introduce the evolving aspects of the town from the Norman Conquest through various periods, emphasizing important figures, economic activities, and societal developments that shaped Birmingham. This opening portion emphasizes the depth of local history and the meticulous nature of the dictionary's compilation, indicating its value for readers interested in local history, genealogy, and cultural studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Birmingham (England) -- History -- Dictionaries Showell, Walter, 1836?-1901 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14472 55860 55860