Birmingham

Definition

Birmingham is a major city in England's West Midlands region with significant industrial heritage dating back to the 18th-century Industrial Revolution.

Related terms

Industrial Revolution: The transition from hand production methods to machines which started in Britain around mid-18th century before spreading elsewhere.

James Watt: A Scottish inventor whose improvements on steam engine technology significantly contributed to the progress of Industrial Revolution.

Canals in Britain: These man-made waterways were essential transportation routes during Industrial revolution for moving goods including coal, iron etc., many originated or passed through Birmingham.