In the 19th century, Birmingham gained a reputation as the \u2018workshop of the world\u2019, that is, a major industrial centre where metal goods, tools and various technical innovations were manufactured. In the 20th century, the city retained this status. As industry, trade and office work developed, new devices began to appear in the everyday lives of Birmingham\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They helped people to work, calculate, transmit information and stay in touch. Many of them now seem simple or even outdated, but in their day they were a real technological breakthrough. You can read more about these devices and their role in the lives of Birminghamians on the website birmingham-future.com.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n