I'm trying to paint a word picture of 1860's Birmingham.
Canals, railways, widget makers on every corner and the 2nd Industrial Revolution a work in progress.
What I'd like to know is:
Were all the main streets gas lit and paved? How far did this extend into residential areas?
How dense was the smoke and fog?
Biggest threats/risks families faced?
Any other insights/links into everyday life as an 1860's Brummie welcomed
Ta
Brian
Canals, railways, widget makers on every corner and the 2nd Industrial Revolution a work in progress.
What I'd like to know is:
Were all the main streets gas lit and paved? How far did this extend into residential areas?
How dense was the smoke and fog?
Biggest threats/risks families faced?
Any other insights/links into everyday life as an 1860's Brummie welcomed
Ta
Brian
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