Introduction: Birmingham’s Early Maps 1731-1831

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Date:1731 - 1831 (c.)

Description:This gallery has been produced to support a workshop held at the Library of Birmingham. All the maps reproduced here are from those held by Birmingham Archives & Collections. They have been selected by John Townley, who has also provided the accompanying text.
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