Discovering Birmingham is the perfect guide to England's
vibrant second city. From its beginnings as a medieval market town to its rise
as a world centre of manufacturing, this book explores how Birmingham became a
city of innovation, culture, and transformation.
Uncover the stories of industrial pioneers like Boulton and
Watt, the impact of the Industrial Revolution, and the legacy of historic
districts such as the Jewellery and Gun Quarters. Discover how Digbeth is
evolving from an industrial hub into a creative centre for film and TV studios,
including those behind Peaky Blinders.
Learn how Birmingham's extensive canal network is becoming
an integral part of the modern city. Explore its diverse architecture, from
grand Victorian Gothic to bold Brutalism. Public art plays a key role in
telling the city's story, with sculptures and installations throughout its
streets and squares. The city's has a thriving arts scene includes world-class
museums, galleries, and live performances, with highlights such as the
inaugural Birmingham Light Festival.
Packed with ideas for things to see and do, Discovering
Birmingham also includes a detailed city centre map to help you explore with
ease. Whether you're a visitor or a local, this book will deepen your
appreciation of a city that is constantly reinventing itself.
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Höhe: 171 mm
Breite: 240 mm
Dicke: 8 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-7396457-2-4 (9781739645724)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Jonathan
Berg is a photographer and author with a deep appreciation and understanding of
Birmingham. Since moving to the city in 1978, he has combined a career in the
NHS with and honorary appointments at the University of Birmingham with
photography. His photographic exploration of Birmingham began in 1990, leading
to thirteen books capturing its changing landscape in photos with an infromative accompanying text.
His first
book, Positively Birmingham, became a popular coffee table title, running to
five editions. More recently, he has explored the city's heritage through books
such as Invention & Design: Elkington of Birmingham, which highlights
Jewellery Quarter innovation, and Birmingham's Public Art, a striking visual
guide to the city's sculptural and mural art.
A city
built on Innovation
Digbeth ...where
it All Began
City of
Squares
Earlier
Times
Boulton,
Watt & Murdoch
The
Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham
Gun Quarter
Canal City
Victorian
Ideals
The Library
of Birmingham
Peaky
Blinders
Art and
Culture for Everyone
On the
Stage
Let there be
Light
Twentieth
Century Architecture
Industry
& Commerce
City Life
Into the
Future
Things to
do in Birmingham
