Birmingham of the 1730s

[Vivienne14]

An interesting account of Birmingham and the surrounding area in the 1730s, but reported in a newspaper 150 years later (in 1881).


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[Astoness]

that read was very interesting viv...thanks

lyn

 

[mikejee]

This is a black & white version of Westley's map referred to

 

[Astoness]

its a great map mike

lyn

 

[Richard Dye]

An interesting account of Birmingham and the surrounding area in the 1730s, but reported in a newspaper 150 years later (in 1881).


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Viv, that is a very good article. I wonder where one might find more information on the plann8ng in the 1731 article? It is great interest to me an sure others.

 

[Richard Dye]

This is a black & white version of Westley's map referred to

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Mike, super map! Do you know where I might find any additional information on it?

Thanks,

 

[pjmburns]

Mike, super map! Do you know where I might find any additional information on it?

Thanks,

Try here.

1731 Map of Birmingham

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE A LARGER IMAGE OF THE MAP Colour adaption below and also found at Map Seeker 1731 Map of Birmingh...

mappingbirmingham.blogspot.com

 

[Richard Dye]

Try here.

1731 Map of Birmingham

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE A LARGER IMAGE OF THE MAP Colour adaption below and also found at Map Seeker 1731 Map of Birmingh...

mappingbirmingham.blogspot.com

Janice, thank you so much for this!

 

[Janet Hunt]

This is a black & white version of Westley's map referred to

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Loving the map thank you