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Midlands Historical Data News : 04/03/2004

• More about this project
• Latest CD Releases

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1. More about our project 

This month we have continued to modify the web-site and scanned some more books which we hope you will find of interest.

Web-site
On the web-site we have have continued to separate out the directories and books specific to a town from those that cover the whole of a county. You will now see sections on Kidderminster, Rowley Regis and Wolverhampton added to those for Dudley and Stourbridge. We think this is a clearer way to present the catalogue, and hope you agree. No doubt you will let us know if you don't.

New books
The books we have scanned include some rare almanacks for the Rowley Regis District, covering Cradley, Cradley Heath, Blackheath and Old Hill. These were part of a series produced by the Cradley Printing Co., and although the series ran to at least 33 editions we have only managed to find 3 so far. We are activley looking for the rest, as they are an excellent record of local life, and contain useful local directories of residents and traders. We have also added a number of volumes to the authorised history of Birmingham Corporation covering the period 1838 to 1915. These are the official history of the Corporation, and contain a lot of very useful information about the development and governance of the City of Birmingham. Also new this month is a delightful guide of Stourbridge published in 1894, an illustrated guide to Clent, a rare directory and guide for Kidderminster, and a single almanack for Bromsgrove.

Newsletter now monthly
In order to get a reasonable balance between bombarding your inbox and keeping the content of this newsletter to a digestible length, we think that issuing it on a monthly basis makes the most sense. So that is what we plan to do for the next few months.

Thank you for your continued support for the project.

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2. Latest CD releases 

To order any of these, please click the link (if it has arrived in your mailbox), or visit our web-site, where these titles are now available. 

Directories

A Guide to Kidderminster and Neighbourhood and Directory (1889)

Local guide to Kidderminster, together with a history of the town, and local directory of residents and traders. It was written by Edward Broadfield in 1888 because he had received several requests for a guide, but there was none to be had. Contains a number of sketches and local maps, and much general local information. Kindly loaned to the project by Stourbridge Library.

Cradley Printing Co.'s Cradley Almanack (1915-1917)

A 3 volume set of local almanacks covering the Rowley Regis district, which included Cradley, Cradley heath, Old Hill and Blackheath. Contains local information, many local advertisements, and a residents and traders directory for each area. A valuable resource. Kindly loaned to the project by Stourbridge library.

If you would like to to buy just one volume at a reduced price of £10 (£11.75 inc. VAT) then please follow this link.

Bromsgrove Almanack (1917)

Local almanack and directory for Bromsgrove. This volume was 58th in a series published by the Bromsgrove Messenger office. Contains a mine of local information, and directory of local residents and traders. Covers Bromsgrove and the surrounding area. Kindly loaned to the project by Stourbridge library.

Books

Gentleman's Magazine (1796)

Gentleman's Magazine for 1796. More details on the Gentleman's Magazine. Kindly loaned to the project by BMSGH.

Not the year you want? See our special subscription offer to obtain the Gentleman's magazine from any year between 1732 and 1818.

Gentleman's Magazine (1798)

Gentleman's Magazine for 1798. More details on the Gentleman's Magazine. Kindly loaned to the project by BMSGH.

Not the year you want? See our special subscription offer to obtain the Gentleman's magazine from any year between 1732 and 1818.

History of the Corporation of Birmingham, Vol. 1 : 1838 - 1851 (1878)

This is the first volume of the authorised history of the Corporation of Birmingham, which is now more generally known as Birmingham City Council. This volume covers the years from the inception of the Council in 1838 up to 1851. It also has a useful section on the governance of the city before 1838. Covers the establishment of the Council, and the business of the various Departments (e.g. Finance, Public Works, Tramways, Public Health, etc.). Some statistics on Birmingham are included. Valuable for the local historian, and as background material for the genealogist. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham & Midland Institute.

This is one of a series of volumes that records the history of the development of the Corporation from its inception. See Compendium set of 4 volumes for a special offer on the volumes covering the period from 1838 up to 1915.

History of the Corporation of Birmingham, Vol. 2 : 1852 - 1884 (1885)

This is volume 2 of the authorised history of the Corporation of Birmingham, which is now more generally known as Birmingham City Council. This volume covers the years from 1852 - 1884. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham & Midland Institute.

This is one of a series of volumes that records the history of the development of the Corporation from its inception. See Compendium set of 4 volumes for a special offer on the volumes covering the period from 1838 up to 1915.

A Descriptive Account of Stourbridge, illustrated (1894)

Although quite short, this is an interesting guide to Stourbridge at the end of the 19th century. It contains many photographs of the town. About half of it is dedicated to detailed descriptions of leading local companies, again illustrated with many photographs. If you can find a reference by using the text search facility, then this guide could provide some valuable information. Kindly loaned to the project by Stourbridge library.

History of the Corporation of Birmingham, Vol. 3 : 1885 - 1899 (1902)

This is volume 3 of the authorised history of the Corporation of Birmingham, which is now more generally known as Birmingham City Council. This volume covers the years from 1885 - 1899. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham & Midland Institute.

This is one of a series of volumes that records the history of the development of the Corporation from its inception. See Compendium set of 4 volumes for a special offer on the volumes covering the period from 1838 up to 1915.

Clent described and illustrated, together with an account of St. Kenelm's Church (1910)

In addition to the Dudley Almanack, Edwin Blocksidge produced many illustrated guides and local histories. This one covers Clent, and contains many photographs and maps of the area. It also has a detailed description and history of St Kenelm's Church. . Kindly loaned to the project by Stourbridge library.

Compendium set - History of Birmingham Corporation (1838 - 1915)

A four volume set on one CD at a very special price of the authorised history of the Corporation of Birmingham. It covers the period from its inception in 1838 up to 1915, and provides valuable information for the local historian and background for the genealogist. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham & Midland Institute.

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