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This biography of Josiah Mason covers the philanthropist and pen manufacturer's connections with the city of Birmingham. These include his scientific developments in electroplating …
Development of housing in Birmingham to meet social needs including council housing, trusts and charities, housing associations and urban renewal programmes. Also includes oral …
For 175 years, men and women of the Metropolitan Police have helped to safeguard London. In peacetime and in war, they have frequently risked their own lives to protect the …
Traces the origins of Midland Heart to the 1920s when it became 'passionate about communities', improving slum housing in Birmingham and campaigning for clearance. This book …
A history of the Birmingham Settlement from Victorian roots to 20th century social work as a registered charity.
The history of FOCUS (formerly COPEC) housing group 1925-2000 which is responsible for 15000 homes in the Midlands as a Housing Association.
The fascinating history of the Notting Hill Housing Trust from its launch in 1963, with a powerful advertising campaign showing a family of six sharing a single room.
A photographic history of the Warwickshire Constabulary from Victorian times to the present day. One early photograph in the collection, for instance, depicts the Inspector at …