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Medieval workshop
Birmingham developed as an industrial centre after the middle ages. Metalworking industries were very important.
In 1538 a visitor to the town wrote: ‘There be many smiths in the town that use to make knives and all manner of cutting tools, and many lorimers that make bittes [for horse bridles], and a great many naylors [nailmakers].’
The town’s reputation grew as more and more craftspeople set up workshops. In this story, find out about some of Birmingham’s industries and the inventive people who worked in them... MORE |
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