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The Little Book of Birmingham is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the city’s most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts. Norman Bartlam’s new book gathers together a myriad of data on Brum. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise. A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something you never knew. This is a remarkably engaging little book, and is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

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An illustrated diary listing events and happenings in Ladywood for every day of the year Norman Bartlam’s long-awaited new book is a day by day collection of events and happenings in Ladywood from the last two centuries. The book is based on many hours of research into newspapers, magazines and logbooks, which have brought to light some forgotten episode’s in the area’s history, as well as serving as a reminder of how life was for its inhabitants in days gone by. Within its pages is something to appeal to all ages, and will provide a great source of nostalgia for all those who know and love Ladywood.

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Third Selection.

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