What was Birmingham famous for in the industriel revolution?
Light engineering known as Birmingham ware. Birmingham had at this time the largest factory in Europe, a mint, near Mathew Boultons house in Hockley. At the height of the Industrial revolution, some of the most important names in science used to meet there and discuss their latest inventions and ideas. It was said that you could get almost anything made in Birmingham.
What is the abbreviation for Birmingham?
Abbreviations for the city of Birmingham, UK are:
BHAM / B'ham = Formally
BRUM = Informally
Brummie = Often spoken
BHX = Airport code
Population in the United Kingdom 2009?
60.5 Million recorded by HM Custom's this June The estimate for 2009 is 61,612,300 (according to Wikipedia)
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The official 2009 estimate for the UK's population is 61,612,300 This is based on expected population growth figures from the last census which was in 2001. The population at that time as officially counted was: 58,789,194
How long does it take to drive to rhyl from Birmingham?
The distance between Birmingham West Midlans, UK, and Bromley, Kent, is 154mi, (248km), and given an experienced driver and with reasonable traffic conditions it will take approximately 2 hours 44 minutes of driving time. Allow about another 45 minutes in heavy traffic. You would need to be very lucky with traffic conditions to drive it in less than 3 hours and should allow nearly 4 hours.
What type of religion exists in England?
Many in England claimAgnostic or Atheist but some are Anglican or Methodist or Episcopalian or Baptist and there are actually allot of Muslims there nowadays
How many people in Milton keynes?
The latest figures available show the Population of Milton Keynes as 2,000,000,000,000 = 2 billion
Why was coalbrookedale a good place for the iron industry?
The iron smelters need a place near coal mines so it does not have to spend a lot of money shipping coal over great distances to get to smelters. It also likes to be near iron ore sources for the same reason. It also likes to be near ports because it is cheaper to ship its products by water than by land.
What is the meaning perdoname por favor?
"forgive me please"
perdóname = forgive me
por favor = please
The name 'Birmingham' probably comes from "Beorma ingas ham", meaning home of the sons (or descendants) of Beorma.
The earliest evidence of settlement in Birmingham consists of artefacts dating back over 10,000 years, discovered near Curzon Street in the city centre. In the early 7th Century, Birmingham was a farming hamlet on the banks of the River Rea. In the Domesday Book (1086) it was a small village worth only 20 shillings. There were many variations on the name. Bermingeham is another version. In 1166 Peter de Birmingham was granted a royal charter to hold a market in his castle, which in time became known as the Bull Ring, transforming Birmingham from a village to a market town.
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What does Ciento Pena Por Quetes Mui Tonto mean in English?
Siento pena porque tú eres muy tonto = I feel sorry because you're so dumb
What town is Birmingham bullring in?
High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7SL (Is the address of the Bullring Shopping Centre)
How many giggabites does the average laptops have?
Round about 40-50 , but it depends on the type of laptop.Hope this helped!
What is there to do on new street in Birmingham?
theres a cinema down the road, come out of the bullring, past the bull and head down the road to your left, theres an odeon. theres a primark, its fabbbb! loads of really good shops and places to eat a snooker hall as well i think :) and if you go down the road to broad street, theres loads of clubs and pubs.
Was Oakhurst road Acocks green bombed?
Yes at least one house was taken out, on the left hand side near the top as you walk up to Shirley Road. I remember seeing it the morning after as I was on my way to school. (used to live at 93) Phil
How long is flight from birmingham airport to cyprus larnaca?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 4 hours 41 mins
This is an approximate travel time. The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc.