Birmingham's 19th century skyline

Birminghams 19th century skyline photograph

This view shows the centre of Birmingham at the height of the Industrial Revolution, with the well-known civic buildings in the centre giving way to the chimneys and smoke-stacks of local industry. Curiously, this is a similar view of the city as can be seen from the roof of the Central Library.

Reference: Bird’s Eye View of Birmingham, 1886

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