| Ref No | BCC/1/AX |
| Title | Improvement Committee (1875 - 1899) and its related sub-committees |
| Level | Series |
| Date | 1875 - 1899 |
| Related Material | Archives, Heritage and Photography, Library of Birmingham - Archive Collections:
Birmingham Improvement Scheme photographs 1879 - 1886. There is a CD copy of these photographs which can be viewed in the archives search room (Wolfson Centre) on the 4th Floor of the Library of Birmingham. Please contact Archives, Heritage and Photography for more information
Archives, Heritage and Photography, Library of Birmingham - Reference Collections:
There is a wealth of printed material and maps relating to the implementation of the Borough Improvement Scheme, 1875, listed in the Local Studies and History Printed Catalogue in the Heritage Research Area, Floor 4, Library of Birmingham: Check under related search terms: 'Housing', 'Health', and particularly 'Improvement Scheme' etc. Also check the Library of Birmingham Library Catalogue and Archives and Heritage Catalogue following links from website www.libraryofbirmingham.com. The key resources include:
L 45.11 Reports of the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Birmingham 1873-1973. A rich source of qualitative and quantitatie data relating to all aspects of public health and public health policy year-on year of the borough / city of Birmingham
Digital resources relating to the history of public housing, beginning with the impact of slum clearance works during the implementation of the Borough Improvement Scheme, 1875, can be found on the Suburban Birmingham 1880 - 1960 at www.suburbanbirmingham.org.uk. The website focuses on the development of Birmingham's south western suburbs. The galleries and essay focus on the development of municipal housing during the interwar years, but also draw on documentary and visual evidence relating to Birminngham's central areas, beginning with the Improvement Scheme from 1875. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Language | English |