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01; 68514 - Technical education. To the manufacturers of Birmingham and district. Letter and prospectus of lectures. Anon. 8pp. 1868. FENBY (JOSEPH BEVERLEY). - 1868
01; 210032 - Technical instruction in Birmingham. Report of the Committee of the Birmingham Philosophical Society. 2 parts. 21pp. 1885. - 1885
01; 626442 - Students Union News. - 1951 - 1955
01; 627804 - Standardization and productivity. - 1949
01; 627805 - A concise guide to industrial relations. - 1950
01; 660978 - The constitution (1957). - 1957
01; 662141 - Careers exhibition, May 29-June 3, [1961] Bingley Hall, Birmingham[ : [list of exhibitors]. - 1961
01; 662280 - Report prepared for presentation to the Committee on Higher Education / by the Guild of Associates of the College of Advanced Technology, Birmingham. - 1961
01; 662771 - Focus : [programme of an open day held Sept. 27th 1963]. - 1963
01; 694604 - The technology of human relations as applied to the human aspects of management. - 1956
01; 694608 - Responsibilities of management in a crisis economy. - 1956
01; 694610 - Examinations in the study of industrial management : a staff paper. - 1959
01; 695055 - Flow production and automation : eighteen axioms. - 1956
01; 695056 - The working of joint consultation. - 1953
01; 695057 - Production control. - 1958
01; 695058 - Leadership in industry. - 1954
2; 395902 - Notes, descriptive of lantern slides illustrating high speed compressors with forced lubrication. 19pp. 1932. Bellis and Morcom Limited Publications. - 1932
2; 395903 - Notes, descriptive of lantern slides illustrating the production of power at low cost in conjunction with heating and drying by exhaust steam. 36pp. 1932. Bellis and Morcom Limited Publications. - 1932
2; 395904 - Notes, descriptive of lantern slides illustrating quick revolution engines with forced lubrication. 24pp. 1932. Bellis and Morcom Limited Publications. - 1932
02; 753409 - Economics in a technological university : inaugural lecture at the University of Aston in Birmingham, November 1965. - 1965
02; 803558 - Dyslexia, a guide for teachers and parents : [the result of research at Aston University]. - 1971
3; 474701 - Oils and compounds: their uses in the electricity industry. Read before the Midland Technical Group (of the Electrical Power Engineers Association) 1937. 7pp. 1937. *BLACKWELL (WILLIAM). - 1937
3; 662180 - Diamond jubilee [of the] South Midland Centre [of] the Institutition of Electrical Engineers, 1901 [to] 1961. - 1961
05; 660786 - We've a good story to tell-- why don't you tell it better? : [an account of the Birmingham Engineering Centre]. - 1957
05; 756070 - A short account of the history of the Birmingham Exchange and its successors, the Engineering Centre and the Engineering and Building Centre, 1861-1965. Centre circular, vol. 3, no. 7, December 1965. - 1965
06; 233507 - Rules. 1909. Model Engineers (Birmingham and District Society of). - 1909
6; 614185 - Progress report ...
07; 302240 - Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd. Research Laboratories, 1901 – 1922. With descriptions of various instruments and inventions resulting from their researches. Illus. 40pp. 1922. Motor Trade. - 1922
07; 452166 - Scientific seating in schools and colleges. Final report to Research Department, W. & T. Avery Limited. January 1934. 28pp. 1934. *BENTON (WILLIAM ALFRED) pseud. John Gentleshaw. - 1934
7; 623296 - A survey of material handling. - 1951
21; 743178 - James Watt and steam power : a collection of contemporary documents / compiled and edited by John Langdon-Davies. - 1965
21; 765797 - The use of steam drainage in the making of the Eau Brink Cut. - 1967
22; 661750 - Report on the patent disc steam engine / [made by the Birmingham Patent Disc Engine Company]. - 1841
22; 661751 - [The patent disc engine : prospectus]. - 1840
22; 663488 - John Fidoes 1727 Newcomen engine at Wednesbury, Staffs. - 1964
22; 663489 - The 1712 and other Newcomen engines of the Earls of Dudley : read at the Science Museum 6 January 1965. - 1965
22; 663490 - The Newcomen engine and coal-works at the Hayes, Lye Stourbridge 1760-69. - 1963
31; 554586 - Rural Birmingham : advantages from the backing of a large industrial load. - 1944
31; 614183 - The guide to the annual Exhibition of Industrial Electronics in the Midlands ...
32; 600208 - Welcome to Witton : [information for workers at the] G.E.C. Witton Works, Birmingham. - 1948
32; 600209 - Apprenticeship courses [at] the General Electric Company Ltd., Witton, Birmingham. - 1948
32; 603116 - Aston motors, alternating current : specification and ratings [of] squirrel cage and slip ring [motors]. - 1925
32; 661863 - Direct coupled amplifier construction / [by Kendall & Mousley Ltd.]. - 1959
32; 742698 - Lucas companies in the organisation. - 1964
32; 742699 - Lucas commercial training and apprenticeship. - 1964
32; 742700 - Lucas apprenticeships. - 1964
32; 742701 - A brief history of the Lucas organisation. - 1964
32; 756342 - Electric heating for a warm house, 1957-8. - 1957
42; 479808 - Longbridge today. A history of the Austin Motor Company. Illus. 28pp. 1938. Austin Motor Company Ltd.. - 1938
42; 539278 - Scheme for savings, sick pay and other benefits, for the works' employees of the Austin Motor Company Limited, in co-operation with the Ideal Benefit Society. - 1936
42; 581399 - The "Roger-Express" autocars : [descriptive booklet]. - 1896
42; 639823 - The coming of age, 1905-1926 of the Austin Motor Company : [a souvenir booklet]. - 1926
42; 660511 - The new 10/40 h.p. and 12/48 h.p. Wolseleys : [a catalogue]. - 1936
42; 662173 - Rover at home, May 26th, 1951. - 1951
42; 662478 - The Lanchester Engine Company Limited, 1899-1904. - 1961
42; 662656 - The Austin unity song / lyric by C. Knox ; music by V. Ellis. - 1930
43; 282672 - Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd. 1860 to 1916 : historical record of a great national concern. From The Motor Cycle and Cycle Trader. Illus. 8pp. 1916. Cycle Trade. - 1916
43; 628898 - The story behind the name. Part 3 : the B[irmingham] S[mall] A[rms Co., Ltd.]. - 1948
44; 660958 - A potted history of the of the bicycle : [brief outline of the growth of the bicycle industry taken mainly from "Cycling" by H.H. Griffin]. - 1954
44; 661350 - Cyclerides pleasant jaunts awheel : [routes and rides in England and Wales]. - 1929
51; 660091 - The XVIII century sword-cutter and his methods. - 1944
52; 60394 - The Birmingham gun trade. A series of letters etc. by E. Lander and others. Reprinted from the Birmingham Daily Post. 32pp. 1869. LANDER (EDWIN). - 1869
52; 115139 - The Newdigates of Arbury. Early memorials of the Birmingham gun trade. From The Gentleman’s Magazine. 1869. GOODWIN (JOSIAH) F.S.A.. - 1869
52; 744025 - Birmingham's gun quarter and its workshops. - 1964
54; 662156 - The constables' pistols. - 1958
56; 68371 - The Present Proof Company the bane of the gun trade. A letter. 11pp. 1845. GREENER (WILLIAM). - 1845
56; 624966 - Birmingham proof house : [history and description]. - 1950
56; 660080 - The new rules of proof : [with references to the Birmingham Proof House]. - 1955
56; 780737 - William Hollins and the gun barrel proof house 1813. - 1968
61; 505243 - Letter cutting and engraving. By Ward & Sons. Catalogue. Illus. 15pp. c.1885. Ward & Sons. - 1885
62; 628567 - Northern Aluminium Company's foundry and forge, Handsworth, Birmingham. - 1951
62; 663453 - Little Aston Forge : 1574-1798 / by G.R. Morton and J. Gould. - 1967
63; 662864 - Atkin saws, 1760-1960. - 1960
63; 662917 - Annual report and balance sheet. 4th [for 1900]. - 1901
75; 539275 - The British Timken engineering journal : general information on fitting practices and allowances on Timken roller bearing applications. - 1921
206; 209888 - Description of machine for shaping nuts. Excerpt minutes of meeting of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birmingham 1869. Illus. 8pp. 1869. BATHO (W.F.). - 1869
206; 586892 - Souvenirs ... - 1945-1946
206; 663029 - Programme of the anniversary meetings centred on the University of Birmingham Chemistry Department, 6th-9th April, 1964. - 1964
225; 283794 - Board of Education, South Kensington. Catalogue of the mechanical engineering collection in the Science Division of the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, with notes. Extracts from part 1, 3rd edition., revised relating to the Watt collection, arranged by R.B. Prosser. 28pp. 1901. PROSSER (RICHARD BISSELL) Work edited by. - 1901
225; 286012 - Contributions to the history of the steam engine, being two deeds relating to the erection by Messrs. Boulton & Watt of steam engines on the United Mines at Gwennap, Cornwall, and at Werneth Colliery, near Oldham, Lancashire. From the originals at the Patent Office Library. 16pp. 1872. BOULTON (MATTHEW) Works relating to. - 1872
225; 302667 - Thomas & Bettridge. Catalogue of a collection of Soho curios, which will be sold by auction, September 28th 1895. 4pp. 1895. Soho. - 1895
225; 336631 - Some model-making suggestions gleaned from the Science Museum at South Kensington. No. 2 - Boulton and Watt's rotative engine. From The Model Engineer. June 1927. Illus. Dgms. 1927. JOY (BERTRAM CHARLES). - 1927
225; 389521 - Account of Mr. Boulton's manufactory at Soho, near Birmingham. From Mr. Shaw's History of Staffordshire. From the Annual Register. 1801. 8pp. 1801. SHAW (Rev. STEBBING). - 1801
225; 394761 - The Deptford Pumping Station of the Metropolitan Water Board. (with references to Boulton and Watt) From Engineering, May & June 1932. Illus. Dgms. BOULTON (MATTHEW) Works relating to.
225; 447623 - The earliest news of Watt's steam engine to reach Russia. Paper to be read at the Science Museum, South Kensington, January 22nd 1936. Typescript. (Newcomen Society for the Study of the History of Engineering and Technology) 1936. ZABARINSKY (P). - 1936
225; 455595 - The origin of the horsepower unit. With reference to J. Watt. Reprinted from The American Physics Teacher. Vol. 4. (New York) Facsimile. 4pp. 1936. SMITH (HARRY L.). - 1936
225; 520454 - From Watt to Parsons or The Rise of steam power. From Journal of the Royal Institution of Cornwall. Volume 23. (Truro) 1934. FALMOUTH (EVELYN HUGH BOSCAWEN, 8th Viscount). - 1934
225; 535704 - Coal economy a hundred and fifty years ago. A broadcast talk on M. Boulton and J. Watt. 10th August 1942. Typescript. 1942. GALE (W.K.V.). - 1942
225; 560179 - An old time story : [the story of Soho Foundry]. - 1945
225; 639817 - The Cornish engine in Cornwall : [with references to the work of Richard Trevithick and James Watt]. - 1953
225; 662980 - The bill account : industrial banking for Matthew Boulton. - 1964
225; 663208 - A blaze for the London mob : the burning of the Albion Mills. - 1966
225; 663293 - Boulton and Watt and the Norfolk Marshland. - 1967
225; 778749 - Matthew Boulton's East India mint in London, 1786-88. - 1969
226; 367857 - The Great Eastern. An illustrated description of the great steamship. With references to Soho Works, where its screw propeller engines were made. 16pp. 1861. Soho. - 1861
226; 394761 - The Deptford Pumping Station of the Metropolitan Water Board. With references to Boulton and Watt. From Engineering, May and June 1932. Illus. Dgms. 1932. WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. Works relating to. - 1932
226; 398903 - The Romance of Soho Foundry. Some interesting relics. Ports. Illus. 16pp. 1930. Avery (W. & T.) Limited. - 1930
226; 662557 - Soho Foundry : some facts and fallacies : [paper read at the Science Museum, London, Feb. 7th 1962]. - 1964
232; 662905 - Some new light on Matthew Boulton. - 1964
642; 505256 - Russell (John) & Co. Manufacturers of patent welded iron tubes and fittings for gas, steam and water etc. The Old Tube Works, Church Hill, Wednesbury and the Alma Tube Works, Walsall. Catalogue. Illus. 10pp.
642; 528544 - Report of proceedings at meetings of shareholders 19th March 1897. 4pp. 1897. New Credenda Tube Company, Limited. - 1897
642; 528567 - Balance sheets 1899 - 1900; 1901-2. 2 volumes. 1900-02. Weldless Steel Tube Company, Limited.
644; 72213 - Rules and orders, to be observed by a society called the United Brethren of Wire Workers and Weavers, held at the Marquis Cornwallis, Weaman Street Birmingham. 1833. Wireworkers. - 1833
644; 662875 - Rules for workmen in the employment of J. Wright and Sons, Saltley Works, near Birmingham [c. 1880 : typescript copied from pencil version of J. Cartwright]. - 1964
751; 528564 - Report and balance sheet. 35th – 36th (1898 – 1899). 2 volumes. 1899 – 1900. Patent Nut and Bolt Company, Limited. - 1900
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