A Description Of Modern Birmingham

""A Description of Modern Birmingham"" is a book written by Charles Pye that provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Birmingham in the mid-19th century. The book covers various aspects of the city, including its history, geography, economy, industry, and social life. Pye provides detailed descriptions of the city's streets, buildings, and landmarks, as well as its people and culture. He also discusses the city's manufacturing and trade industries, highlighting the innovations and advancements that have made Birmingham a leading industrial center in England. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of Birmingham, as well as those studying urbanization and industrialization in 19th-century England.The scite of the church-yard, parsonage, and blue-coat school was the gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, and her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. William Inge, the ancestors of William Phillips Inge, Esq. without stipulating for the presentation. This superb edifice was designed in the year 1710, by Thomas Archer, Esq. who was gentleman of the bed chamber to her majesty Queen Anne, and who, it is universally allowed by all who have taken particular notice of this building, was possessed of superior abilities, and a refined taste as an architect.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.