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1 ALL; 154374 - Speech on the occasion of the complimentary dinner to S.C. Allsopp, M.P., at the "New Inn", Handsworth. 10pp. 1876. RANDALL (Rev. WILLIAM). - 1876

1 ALL; 662814 - [A short biography]. - 1876

1 ASH; 755141 - [Biographical notes on John Ash / with a full coloured reproduction of the painting of John Ash by Sir J. Reynolds]. - 1966

1 AUD; 752938 - Later Auden : [including The cave of making]. - 1966

1 AUD; 752949 - Portrait gallery : W.H. Auden. - 1965

1 AYL; 285695 - Freddy, a memoir (of Fred Aylott, who attended Oldknow Road Council Schools). (Wycombe) 8pp. 1916. WRIGHT (ANNIE) :-. - 1916

1 BAC; 67105 - Francis Edward Bache (by S.B.) From the Christian Reformer. 8pp. 1858?. BACHE (Rev. SAMUEL) of the New Meeting. - 1858

1 BAC; 662815 - [A short biography]. - 1876

1 BAN; 213070 - Granville Bantock. From Musical Times. Illus. 1909. BANTOCK (Sir GRANVILLE RANSOME) Works relating to. - 1909

1 BAR; 314486 - Birmingham Cathedral. Enthronement of Ernest William Barnes, Lord Bishop of Birmingham, on October 2nd 1924. Order of services. 11pp. 1924. St. Philip's (The Cathedral Church). - 1924

1 BAR; 345767 - BURRIDGE (J.H.) Bishop Barnes: Christianity and evolution. A brief review of "Should Such a faith Offend" 24pp. - 1928

1 BAR; 589903 - The controversial Bishop (E.W. Barnes). - 1947

1 BAS; 388745 - Le Baskerville. A description of the work of John Baskerville. Facsimile. 8pp. 1931. AUDIN (MARIUS). - 1931

1 BAS; 663102 - John Baskerville and his work. - 1903

1 BAT; 410283 - Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge. Catalogue of the collection of drawings, paintings, engravings etc. the property of the late William Bates, which will be sold by auction. 19th January 1887. 36pp. 1887. BATES (WILLIAM) Works relating to. - 1887

1 BEA; 239231 - Earl Beaconsfield : a political sketch. Lecture under the auspices of the Women's Liberal Association, Birmingham. Anon. (All Saints' Ward Liberal Association) 20pp. 1878. CUCKSON (Rev. JOHN). - 1878

1 BON; 67111 - Testimonials from all the Mayors, etc., during Chief Constableship of Birmingham 1880. BOND (MAJOR EDWIN E.) Chief Constable. Work relating to. - 1880

1 BOU; 60701 - An answer to the letter of Mr. W. Whateley. With the latter's reply in reference to the dispute as to M. Boulton's funeral. 22pp. 1811. BARKER (GEORGE) Street Commissioner. - 1811

1 BOU; 69673 - Letter on the inclosure of Needwood Forest. 3pp. 1800. BOULTON (MATTHEW). - 1800

1 BOU; 323595 - Mr. Matthew Boulton. From Public Characters of 1800. 1800. BOULTON (MATTHEW) Works relating to. - 1800

1 BOU; 396956 - Parish Church of St. Mary, Handsworth. Matthew Boulton centenary service, 1909 4pp. 1909. Handsworth Parish and Parish Church. - 1909

1 BOU; 396959 - Parish church of St. Mary, Handsworth. Matthew Boulton centenary service, 1909. 4pp. BOULTON (MATTHEW) Works relating to.

1 BOU; 662817 - [A short biography]. - 1876

1 BRI; 67328 - John Bright celebration, 1883. Official programme. 16pp. 1883. Liberal Association (Birmingham). - 1883

1 BUC; 662934 - Mr. Henry Buck, C.S. - 1858

1 BUN; 134606 - Leaders of the provincial press. V. -- Mr. J. Thackray Bunce of the Birmingham Daily Post. From The Young Man. 1895. DOLMAN (FREDERICK). - 1895

1 BUR; 662629 - An American's view of Britain in 1863 : [Elihu Burritt's walk from London to John O'Groat's]. - 1963

1 BUS; 242189 - In memory of Mrs Buszard of Birmingham. 6pp. 1860. BUSZARD (Mrs) Work relating to. - 1860

1 CAD; 169650 - George Cadbury. Character sketch. From The Review of Reviews. Illus. 1902. STEAD (FRANCIS HERBERT). - 1902

1 CAS; 668989 - Herbert Maurice Cashmore : [an obituary notice]. - 1973

1 CHA; 76892 - In Memoriam. John Henry Chamberlain, 1831-1883. Address at 'Our Shakespeare Club' 1884. 15pp. 1884. *BUNCE (JOHN THACKRAY). - 1884

1 CHA; 149030 - From Camberwell Grove to the Cabinet : the life story of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain. From The Young Man. Illus. 1899. MEE (ARTHUR). - 1899

1 CHA; 199541 - Chamberlain Celebration, 1906. Programme of the Congratulatory Meeting in honour of Right Hon. J. Chamberlain, Bingley Hall, Birmingham. Including a sonnet by C.A. Vince. 16pp. 1906. CHAMBERLAIN (Rt. Hon. JOSEPH) M.P. Works relating to. - 1906

1 CHA; 259694 - Catalogue of the collection of orchids formed by J. Chamberlain, for sale by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 28pp. 1915 NOTE - bound with 259695 below. CHAMBERLAIN (Rt. Hon. JOSEPH) M.P. Works relating to.

1 CHA; 259695 - Catalogue of the collection of plants formed by J. Chamberlain, for sale by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 16pp. 1915 NOTE - bound with 259694 above. CHAMBERLAIN (Rt. Hon. JOSEPH) M.P. Works relating to. - 1915

1 CHA; 294416 - The man and the city. Souvenir of Mr. Chamberlain's connection with the midland city. Illus. 16pp. c.1907. CHAMBERLAIN (Rt. Hon. JOSEPH) M.P. Works relating to. - 1907

1 CHA; 321495 - In Memoriam. John Henry Chamberlain, 1831-1883. Address at 'Our Shakespeare Club' 1884. 15pp. 1884. *BUNCE (JOHN THACKRAY). - 1884

1 CHA; 372348 - Who shall be out leader? A comparison between Gladstone and Chamberlain as politicians. By a Birmingham Liberal. 16pp. 1886. KEMPSON (EDMUND HOWARD). - 1886

1 COH; 66242 - A song of affection. Poem written by the celebrated poet, Moses Mayim Luzato (i.e. Luzzatto). Published in honor of A. Cohen of Birmingham. Compiled by EDELMAN (HIRSCH). (English and Hebrew) 16pp. 1854. - 1854

1 COL; 211738 - John Churton Collins. Professor of English literature in the University of Birmingham. (Anon) (Eton) 21pp. 1908. LUCE (MARGARET E.). - 1908

1 COX; 254886 - William Sands Cox, F.R.S., Founder of Queen's College and Queen's College Hosptial, Birmingham. (An extract from a periodical). Port. 4pp. 1865?. COX (WILLIAM SANDS) Works relating to.

1 COX; 752916 - Francis Cox and his 'Fragmenta'. - 1966

1 CRI; 285218 - Mr. Willis C. Crisford "a fellow of infinite jest" : humourous and musical entertainer and dramatic reciter. Prospectus of entertainments. Port. 8pp. c.1912. CRISFORD (WILLIS C.). - 1912

1 CUN; 660157 - Programme of a recital on the organ in the Birmingham Town Hall / by George Thalben-Ball : in memory of G.D. Cunningham, city organist 1924-1948, Oct. 1948. - 1948

1 DUN; 202340 - In memoriam. Rev. George Dunnett, evangelist employed by the West Midland Federation of Evangelical Free Church Councils. Illus. 42pp. 1907. FELLOWES (Rev. CHARLES A.). - 1907

1 EDM; 19100 - Meek (Moses) (pseud.) The orator unmasked. A new serio-comic ballad on George Edmonds. 1819. Poems relating to Birmingham. - 1819

1 EDM; 63949 - Meek (M) pseud. The Orator unmasked, a new serio-comic ballad on G. Edmonds. 2nd edition. 8pp. 1819?. EDMONDS (GEORGE) Works relating to.

1 ELG; 291706 - Sir Edward Elgar. From Music and Letters. Vol. 1. 1920. SHAW (GEORGE BERNARD). - 1920

1 FIN; 312913 - Memorial sketch of Mr. Joseph Finnemore of Birmingham by his son. From City Road Magazine. 1875. FINNEMORE (Rev. JOSEPH). - 1875

1 FIN; 626019 - Master in miniature : [biographical details of A.S.G. Finney]. - 1948

1 GIL; 14754 - Joseph Gillott, 1799 - 1872. Sketch of his life. By S. Timmins and J.T. Bunce etc. Reprinted from the Birmingham Daily Post. 18pp. 1872. TIMMINS (SAMUEL) F.S.A.. - 1872

1 GOR; 669529 - Noele Gordon [biographical article]. - 1974

1 GRU; 752927 - [Biographical details on W.M. Grundy compiled at the Reference Library, Birmingham]. - 1965

1 HAI; 669622 - David Stevens talks to Michael Haighe-Webster : [an autobiographical article]. - 1972

1 HAN; 662844 - Chinese and English decorated ceramics, 1600-1850 A.D. : [catalogue of exhibition held in the] Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry, December 1962-March 1963. - 1962

1 HAR; 259274 - In loving memory of John Harvey, M.D. : a tribute. 7pp. 1910. *COATS (Rev. ROBERT HAY). - 1910

1 HOB; 345322 - Memoir of William Armfield Hobday. From Library of the Fine Arts (Arnold’s Magazine) 1831. HOBDAY (WILLIAM ARMFIELD) Work relating to. - 1831

1 HOL; 303486 - Rogers, Chapman and Thomas, in conjunction with G. Bright Willis and Son. Sale catalogue of the library of W.E. Hollis. 16pp. 1922. HOLLIS (W.E.) Works relating to. - 1922

1 HOU; 521013 - Stone, Hooper & Pickard. Estate of F.T.S. Houghton and estate of Mrs C.E. Houghton. No. 188 Hagley Road, Edgbaston. Catalogue of the interesting collection of books of antiquarian and topographical interest, sold by auction, May 8th, 1940. With manuscript notes of prices. 4pp. 1940. HOUGHTON (FREDERICK TYRIE SIDNEY) Work relating to. - 1940

1 HUG; 663016 - [List of paintings by J.J. Hughes exhibited at Birmingham Society of Artists Galleries]. - [1842]

1 ISS; 662829 - [A short account of the Issigonis family, including Alexandros Issigonis]. - 1963

1 JAC; 747993 - Press hand-out for a memorial exhibition for Sir Barry Jackson, 14th May-25th July, 1965. - 1965

1 JAM; 239414 - Cant. A satirical poem on the Rev. J.A. James' criticism of the theatre etc. By a late member of Carr's Lane Meeting House. 28pp. 1824. - 1824

1 JAM; 239428 - Anti-Cant. An extra-satirical burlesque in reply to "Cant; a satirical poem" and A. Bunn's "Letter to J.A. James". With notes that may be useful. By Hudibras the Younger. 24pp. 1824. - 1824

1 JAM; 359512 - The teaching of the late Rev. John Angell James of Birmingham, in reference to faith and justiciation. 8pp. 1861. *JAMES (THOMAS SMITH). - 1861

1 JAM; 513690 - Letter to the Rev. J.A. James on the Drama, in reply to his 'Christian Father's Present, etc.' and 'Youth Warned'. (5th edition) pp. 4. 34. 1824. *BUNN (ALFRED) manager of the Theatre Royal, Birmingham. - 1824

1 JEN; 745429 - Roy Jenkins : man with troubles in the air. - 1965

1 KIN; 85468 - Sermon, preached at Marston Church, Hall Green, September 14th, 1851, on the occasion of the death of Mrs King, sen. 8pp. 1852. HARTE (JOSEPH WILLIAM). - 1852

1 LAN - [Concise history of my career]. - 1930

1 LEN; 669602 - Was Lennon's trial rigged?. - 1974

1 LOD; 199540 - Sir Oliver Lodge. A biographical sketch by J.H.P. 13pp. 1906. *POYNTING (JOHN HENRY). - 1906

1 LON; 662967 - An Edgbaston actress : some account of the stage career of Marie Longmore : [newspaper cuttings]. - 1910

1 MAC; 662777 - [Cyril Bruce Machin : a short biography]. - 1959

1 MAL; 329922 - Joseph Malins, Patriarch Templar. An appreciation. Port. Illus. 12pp. 1926. HAYLER (GUY). - 1926

1 MIL; 753411 - John Cale Miller : a Victorian rector of Birmingham. - 1965

1 MUN; 663060 - [Mr. Muntz]. - 1847

1 NEW; 662778 - Newman today : [a brief biography of John Henry Newman]. - 1963

1 OSB; 68905 - Osborne Testimonial. List of subscribers and statement of accounts. 7pp. 1875. OSBORNE (EDWARD CORNS) alderman. Works relating to. - 1875

1 OSL; 320612 - Abraham Follet Osler, 1808 – 1903. Signed : W.J.R., i.e. W.J. Russell. 6pp. 1904. *RUSSELL (WILLIAM JAMES). - 1904

1 P; 643470 - Confessions of an infidel, or, The life of Philip P., of Birmingham / written by himself. - 1805

1 PAR; 662879 - William Pare : a non-Rochdale pioneer. - 1964

1 PEA ; 212223 - The Vicarage, Aston, Birmingham. Catalogue of valuable furniture etc., which will be sold by auction, by Edwards & Son. September 1876. 15pp. 1876. Aston Parish Church and Ecclesiastical Parish. - 1876

1 PEC; 663218 - Edith Pechey-Phipson, M.D. : untold story. - 1967

1 PEM; 212205 - Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge. Catalogue of the collection of engravings of the late T. Pemberton, which will be sold by auction, 25th April, 1874. 12pp. 1874. PEMBERTON (THOMAS) Works relating to. - 1874

1 PEM; 212206 - Holmes (W.) Catalogue of a collection of sporting pictures and engravings, of the late T. Pemberton, which will be sold by auction, May 14th, 1874. 13pp. 1874. PEMBERTON (THOMAS) Works relating to. - 1874

1 PEM; 212215 - Christie, Manson & Woods. Catalogue of the collection of modern pictures of T. Pemberton, which will be sold by auction, April 30, 1874. 13pp. 1874. PEMBERTON (THOMAS) Works relating to. - 1874

1 PRI; 310714 - A sketch, educational and ministerial, reprinted from the "Handsworth News", of the Rev. Dr. Price, Principal of Bexley School, Westminster Road, Handsworth. Port. 12pp. 1908. *PRICE (Rev. Dr. LORENZO) Principal of Bexley School, Handsworth. Works. - 1908

1 PRI; 382335 - The Rev. Dr. Price. Reprinted from "The Handsworth News". Also MS article on Dr. Price entitled "Bond Street Chapel" by C. Price. Port. 14pp. 1908. *PRICE (Rev. Dr. LORENZO) Principal of Bexley School, Handsworth. Works. - 1908

1 PRI; 408626 - Some letters of the Rev. Dr. Joseph Priestley, F.R.S. to Matthew Boulton, 1775-86. Edited, with notes by R.A.M. Dixon. Reprinted from Journal of Chemical Education. Volume 10. 4pp. 1933. *PRIESTLEY (Rev. JOSEPH) LL.D.. - 1933

1 PRI; 420500 - Did Priestley resign his fellowship of the Royal Society? Reprinted from Journal of Chemical Education. Volume 11. (Easton, Penn.) 4pp. 1934. DIXON (RONALD AUDLEY MARTINEAU). - 1934

1 PRI; 536707 - The Bicentenary of Joseph Priestley. Papers by Sir P.J. Hartog, A.N. Meldrum and Sir H. Hartley. With bibliographical notes. From Journal of the Chemical Society. Volume 136. 1933. HARTOG (Sir PHILIP JOSEPH). - 1933

1 PRI; 660500 - Joseph Priestley and the Birmingham riots. - 1956

1 PRI; 660672 - 'Mr [John] Warltire a good chymist' : [contemporary and friend of Dr. Joseph Priestley]. - 1951

1 PRI; 660673 - A note on Priestley in America. - 1952

1 PRI; 743866 - Birmingham's new Lord Mayor : [Alderman Frank Price]. - 1964

1 PRO; 285008 - The late Richard Prosser, Esq., C.E. Born at Birmingham, 3rd April 1804. Died at King's Norton, 21st May 1854. Obituary notice reprinted from the Birmingham Journal, 27th May 1854. Leaflet. 1854?. PROSSER (RICHARD) Works relating to.

1 REI; 243179 - Mr. Hugh Gilzean Reid, J.P., F.J.I. From Edgbastonia. July 1892. Ports. 1892. REID (Sir HUGH GILZEAN) Work relating to. - 1892

1 ROE; 538051 - Clow (Mrs Nan L.) and Clow (A) John Roebuck (1718 – 1795) With references to James Watt. Reprinted from "Chemistry and Industry" Vol. 61. 4pp. 1942. *ROEBUCK (JOHN) Works relating to. - 1942

1 ROG; 69162 - John Rogers; the Deritend Martyr. 8pp. 1883. *ASTON (THOMAS HOPE). - 1883

1 ROG; 211946 - Thoughts on a future state (verses) occasioned by the death of Mrs H.A. Rogers : by a Young Lady, who met in her class. Sold at the Methodist Chapel. 12pp. 1795. ROGERS (Mrs HESTER ANN) Works relating to. - 1795

1 SAN; 660376 - A testimony to the life of Frederick Sanger, 1876-1937. - 1937

1 SHA; 243181 - Christie, Manson, & Woods. Catalogue of the very choice collection of modern pictures, formed by W. Sharp, which will be sold by auction. July 9th 1881. 12pp. 1881. SHARP (WILLIAM) of Handsworth. Work relating to. - 1881

1 SHA; 331165 - Biographical sketch. Mr. A. Capel Shaw, fourteen years Chief Librarian of the Birmingham Free Libraries. From Birmingham, Moseley and King's Heath Society Journal. April 1912. Port. 1912. ADCOCK (CHARLES S.). - 1912

1 SIL; 576102 - Soviety journey : [a 7000 mile tour of Soviet Russia : newspaper cuttings from the Birmingham Mail]. - 1946

1 SPO; 240076 - Shorthouse (J.H.) In memoriam. The Rev. I. Spooner, Vicar of Edgbaston. Reprinted from The Guardian. 8pp. 1884. SPOONER (Rev. ISAAC) Work relating to. - 1884

1 STU; 239355 - Christian philanthropy: as exemplified in the life and character of the late J. Sturge. Sermon in Carrs Lane Chapel, 1859. 34pp. 1859. *JAMES (Rev JOHN ANGELL) minister of Carr's Lane Chapel, 1805-59. - 1859

1 THO; 663428 - Mr Thomason fra Birmingham. - 1961

1 TOL; 663516 - The man who understands Hobbits : [J.R.R. Tolkien] / by Charlotte and Denis Plimmer. - 1968

1 TUR; 743684 - Professor W.E.S. Turner, 22nd September, 1881-27th October 1963 : [a short biography]. - 1963

1 TYN; 669620 - The hidden shallows of Kenneth Tynan. - 1974

1 Van Wart; 425730 - Circulars relating to the affairs of Henry Van Wart. Including a correspondence with William Wallis. 1817. WALLIS (WILLIAM). - 1817

1 WAL; 240064 - Solly (N.N.) An essay on Frederick Walker, A.R.A. read before the Midland Arts Club. Port. 11pp. 1890. Arts Club (Midland). - 1890

1 WAR; 669366 - A famous man who lived a life of mystery [John Warltire, 1739-1810]. - 1972

1 WAT; 187971 - James Watt. (Famous Scots Series) 1905. CARNEGIE (ANDREW). - 1905

1 WAT; 284544 - James Watt : a centenary chapter, August 29th, 1919. From Central Literary Magazine, Volume 24. 1920. DENT (ROBERT KIRKUP). - 1920

1 WAT; 442585 - Robins (E. and C.) Aston Hall, near Birmingham. Catalogue of a collection of azaleas, rhododendrons and other shrubs etc., which will be sold by auction 23rd – 25th April 1849. 8pp. 1849. Sale Catalogues. - 1849

1 WAT; 452262 - 33rd 'James Watt’ dinner in memory of the bicentenary of the birth of James Watt. 28th April 1936. Menu, photographs, speeches etc. Typescript. 1936. Japanese Power Association. - 1936

1 WAT; 458384 - Eulogy of Watt. Reprinted from the Journal of the Franklin Institute. Volume 222. (Lancaster, Pa) 6pp. 1936. DICKINSON (HENRY WINRAM). - 1936

1 WAT; 518308 - The steam engine by J.H. Fyfe. With references to James Watt. From Fyfe (J.H.) Triumphs of invention and discovery. Ports. 1870. FYFE (J. HAMILTON). - 1870

1 WAT; 626443 - James Watt and the Monkland Canal. - 1950

1 WAT; 663423 - James Watt and his shop : [a study of documents concerning his early career at Glasgow University]. - 1969

1 WAT; 663623 - Bicentenary of the James Watt patent for a separate condenser for the steam engine; proceedings of a two-day symposium, September 1st and 2nd, 1969, arranged at the University of Glasgow by the co-operation of the Scottish Universities, the City of Glasgo - 1971

1 WATT; 282991 - James Watt centenary exhibition (Greenock) September 4th 1919. Catalogue of exhibits. (Greenock) Illus. 19pp. 1919. Watt (James) 1736 - 1819, engineer : Centenary Commemoration, 1919. - 1919

1 WATT; 284544 - Dent (R.K.) James Watt. A centenary chapter, August 29th 1919. From Central Literary Magazine. Vol. 24. 7pp. 1920. Watt (James) 1736 - 1819, engineer : Centenary Commemoration, 1919. - 1920

1 WATT; 286901 - Copy of will of James Watt, 1736 - 1819. Typewritten. 14pp. 1919. *WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. - 1919

1 WATT; 290235 - Illinois, University of, convocation. The Watt centenary and the College of Engineering open house, 1920. (Illinois) Illus. 16pp. 1920. Watt (James) 1736 - 1819, engineer : Centenary Commemoration, 1919. - 1920

1 WATT; 311100 - Memoir of James Watt. From The Comet Magazine. No. 1. 1820. WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. Works relating to. - 1820

1 WATT; 323596 - Mr. James Watt. From Public Characters of 1802-3. 1802. WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. Works relating to. - 1802

1 WATT; 391768 - The Mobiloil broadcast. Programme of Mobiloil concert, July 15th 1931 to pay tribute to James Watt. (New York) Ports. Illus. 4pp. 1931. Vacuum Oil Co., New York. - 1931

1 WATT; 452262 - Japanese Power Association. 33rd "James Watt" dinner in memory of the Bi-centenary of the birth of James Watt. 28th April 1936. Menu, photographs, speeches etc. 1936. WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. Works relating to. - 1936

1 WATT; 518308 - Fyfe (J.H.) The steam engine. With references to James Watt. From Fyfe (J.H.) Triumphs of invention and discovery. Ports. 1870. WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. Works relating to. - 1870

1 WES; 61085 - John Wesley: 'a burning and a shining light' Lecture in the Music Hall, Birmingham 1859. In reply to G. Dawson. 16pp. BRINDLEY (JOHN) LL.D. - 1859

1 WES; 243173 - Ludlow, Roberts & Weller. Sale of pictures etc., formerly the property of the late J. Westwood (of Birmingham) Catalogue. 6pp. 1888. WESTWOOD (JOHN) Work relating to. - 1888

1 WHI; 156100 - The Pioneer of Adult Schools : Alderman White of Birmingham. From The Sunday at Home. 1901. *CADBURY (GEORGE) the elder. - 1901

1 WHI; 220807 - The late William White. Minute adopted at the Teachers' Meeting of the Severn Street First-Day Schools, Birmingham, 1900. 8pp. 1900. WHITE (WILLIAM) alderman. Works relating to. - 1900

1 WIL; 294683 - Thomas & Bettridge & Smith. "Claregate", Wylde Green, near Birmingham. Catalogue of the library of books, which will be sold by auction, by direction of the executors of A.W. Wills etc., July 16th 1918. 16pp. 1918. Sale Catalogues. - 1918

1 WIL; 663316 - A bishop broadcasts [on Oct. 13th 1946 / with prefatory remarks]. - 1968

1 WIN; 662836 - G.M. Winkles : artist. - 1964

1 WIS; 241166 - The President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference 1912, the Rev. F.L. Wiseman. A sketch. From The Wesleyan Methodist Magazine. Port. 4pp. 1913. HUMPHREY (Rev. WILLIAM). - 1913

1 WOO; 669621 - [Leaflets relating to the Wood Memorial Fund, with biographical information]. - 1970

1 WRI; 49729 - John Skirrow Wright, M.P. A memorial tribute. Port. 46pp. 1880. *EDWARDS (ELIEZER). - 1880

1; 34961 - A tribute of affection, in memory of Jane Lee and others, teachers in Cherry Street Sunday School, Birmingham. 36pp. 1851. LEE (JANE) Work relating to. - 1851

1; 63096 - Lines to the memory of the late Mrs M.B * * * * * * * * of Birmingham. 8pp. 1829. B * * * * * * * * (Mrs M) Work relating to. - 1829

1; 64282 - John Rogers, the martyr of Birmingham. A lecture delivered to the Birmingham Protestant Association etc. 1863. 19pp. 1863. *ASTON (THOMAS HOPE). - 1863

1; 68375 - John Rogers, the proto-martyr of Mary's reign. A lecture deliverd under the auspices of the Birmingham Protestant Association, 1873. 14pp. 1873. *ASTON (THOMAS HOPE). - 1873

1; 76892 - Bunce (J.T.) In memoriam. J.H. Chamberlain, 1831 - 1883. Address at "Our Shakespeare Club" 1884. 15pp. 1884. Shakespeare Club (Our). - 1884

1; 209886 - Birmingham notabilities. Mr. Sam. Timmins. From Birmingham and Moseley Society Journal. Port. 1899. TIMMINS (SAMUEL) Works relating to. - 1899

1; 210389 - George St. Clair, F.G.S., minister of the Church of the Saviour, Birmingham. Reprinted from The Biography. 8pp. 1880. ST. CLAIR (GEORGE) Work relating to. - 1880

1; 213070 - Granville Bantock. From Musical Times. Illus. 1909. Music. - 1909

1; 220807 - The late William White. Minute adopted at the Teachers' Meeting of the Severn Street First-Day Schools, Birmingham, 1900. 8pp. 1900. Severn Street First Day Schools, 1845 etc.. - 1900

1; 239355 - James (J.A.) Christian Philanthropy. As exemplified in the life and character of the late J. Sturge. Sermon in Carrs Lane Chapel, 1859. 34pp. 1859. Carr's Lane Chapel (1748 etc.). - 1859

1; 240064 - An essay on Frederick Walker, A.R.A., read before the Midland Arts Club. Port. 11pp. 1890. SOLLY (NATHANIEL NEAL). - 1890

1; 240215 - [Miscellaneous publications concerning the activities of J.T. Smith, 1846-61]. - 1846-1861

1; 243172 - Ludlow, Roberts & Weller. Catalogue of pictures and drawings by W.H. Vernon, which will be sold by auction, May 8th 1888. Further sale of pictures. April 22nd 1890. 15pp. 1890. VERNON (WILLIAM HENRY) Work relating to. - 1890

1; 243174 - Ludlow, Roberts & Weller. Catalogue of pictures and drawings by W.H. Vernon, which will be sold by auction, May 8th 1888. 10pp. 1888. VERNON (WILLIAM HENRY) Work relating to. - 1888

1; 243181 - Christie, Manson & Woods. Catalogue of the very choice collection of modern pictures, formed by Wm. Sharp, Handsworth, which will be sold by auction, July 19th 1881. 12pp. 1881. Sale Catalogues. - 1881

1; 285238 - Message from the High Chief Ruler (J.H. Lear-Caton); and Presentation to the High Chief Ruler at the half yearly meeting of the Birmingham district held in the Y.W.C.A. Lecture Hall, Birmingham. October 18th 1919. From The Rechabite and Temperance Magazine. Vol. 50. 1919. Rechabites (Independent Order of). - 1919

1; 297153 - Board of Education. Science Museum. Catalogue of the Watt Centenary exhibition. Including exhibits from the Boulton and Watt Collection in the Birmingham Reference Library. Port. 45pp. 1919. Victoria and Albert Museum (called South Kensington Museum). - 1919

1; 303486 - Hollis (W.E.). Rogers, Chapman and Thomas, in conjunction with G. Bright Willis and Son. Sale catalogue of the library of W.E. Hollis. 16pp. 1922. - 1922

1; 308814 - Masonic Memorial service of the late Rt. Hon. Lord Leigh, held in the Cathedral Church of Birmingham, October 26th 1905. Oration by J.D. McCready. Also oration by J.D. McCready delivered at Provincial Grand Lodge, Masonic Hall, Birmingham, November 20th 1905. 7pp. 1905. LEIGH (WILLIAM HENRY LEIGH, 2nd Baron) Work relating to. - 1905

1; 312913 - Finnemore (Rev. J.) Memorial sketch of Mr. Joseph Finnemore of Birmingham by his son. From City Road Magazine. 1875. FINNEMORE (JOSEPH) Work relating to. - 1875

1; 314486 - Birmingham Cathedral. Enthronement of the Right Rev. Ernest William Barnes, Lord Bishop of Birmingham on October 2nd 1924. Order of services. 11pp. 1924. BARNES (ERNEST WILLIAM) Bishop of Birmingham. Works relating to. - 1924

1; 320612 - Russell (W.J.) Abraham Follett Osler, meteorologist of Birmingham 1808 – 1903. 6pp. 1904. Meteorology. - 1904

1; 321495 - Bunce (J.T.) In memoriam. J.H. Chamberlain, 1831 - 1883. Address at "Our Shakespeare Club" 1884. 15pp. 1884. Shakespeare Club (Our). - 1884

1; 323597 - Doctor Robert Bree, physician to the General Hospital at Birmingham. With an account of the state of the manufacturing poor in that town. From Public Characters of 1805. 1805. Working Classes. - 1805

1; 323598 - William Hutton, F.A.S.S. From Public Characters of 1802-3. 1803. HUTTON (WILLIAM) Works relating to. - 1803

1; 372348 - Kempson (E.H.) Who shall be our leader? A comparison between Gladstone and Chamberlain as politicians. By a Birmingham Liberal. 16pp. 1886. CHAMBERLAIN (Rt. Hon. JOSEPH) M.P. Works relating to. - 1886

1; 391768 - The Mobiloil broadcast. Programme of Mobiloil concert, July 15th 1931 to pay tribute to James Watt. (New York) Ports. Illus. 4pp. 1931. WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. Works relating to. - 1931

1; 396954 - Parish Church of St. Mary, Handsworth. Matthew Boulton centenary service, 1909 4pp. 1909. Handsworth Parish and Parish Church. - 1909

1; 419848 - James Watt. From The Lady's Magazine. New series. Vol. 2. 1821. WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. Works relating to. - 1821

1; 420500 - Dixon (R.A.M.) Did Priestley resign his fellowship of the Royal Society? Reprinted from Journal of Chemical Education. Volume 11. (Easton, Penn) 4pp. 1934. PRIESTLEY (JOSEPH) LL.D. Works relating to. - 1934

1; 425730 - Circulars relating to the affairs of Henry Van Wart. Including a correspondence with William Wallis. 1817. VAN WART (HENRY). - 1817

1; 436325 - Joseph Priestley and the American 'Fathers'. From The American Scholar, Spring 1935. (New York) Port. Illus. BROWNE (CHARLES ALBERT). - 1935

1; 458384 - Dickinson (H.W.) Eulogy of Watt. Reprinted from the Journal of the Franklin Institute. Vol. 222. (Lancaster, Pa) 6pp. 1936. WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. Works relating to. - 1936

1; 458441 - Dinner to Richard Spooner, Esq., in the Town Hall, Birmingham, on Wednesday 8th September 1841. Toasts and songs. 3pp. 1841. SPOONER (RICHARD) M.P. for Birmingham. Works relating to. - 1841

1; 465416 - Hymns at the funeral service of John Humphreys. Died May 29th 1937. 4pp. 1937. St. Philip's (The Cathedral Church). - 1937

1; 487998 - Sir Oliver Joseph. From Edgbastonia. Vol. 33. 1913. LODGE (Sir OLIVER JOSEPH) Works relating to. - 1913

1; 489595 - Perseverance under difficulties : James Watt. From The Home Friend. Illus. c.1880. WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. Works relating to. - 1880

1; 489609 - Biographical leaves for the young. Part 1. The life of James Watt. From The People's Magazine, July 1870. WATT (JAMES) 1736 - 1819, engineer. Works relating to. - 1870

1; 502200 - Address at South Bank, Edgbaston at the funeral of Abraham Follett Osler on April 29th, 1903. 10pp. DOWSON (H. ENFIELD). - 1903

1; 515875 - Mr. N.B. Reading. Coming-of-age celebrations at Moseley. January 17th 1901. 7pp. 1901. READING (NORMAN BARNES) Work relating to. - 1901

1; 530954 - St. John Baptist Church, Berkswell. Dedication of bronze tablet to the memory of the late John Feeney by the Lord Bishop of Birmingham (Charles Gore) August 24, 1907. Order of service. Illus. 8pp. 1907. FEENEY (JOHN) Propietor of the Birmingham Daily Post etc. Works. - 1907

1; 532868 - Lives of the great designers. Number 6 : Dr. F.W. Lanchester (1868). From The Motor. May 13, 1942. Port. Illus. Dgm. 1942. NIXON (ST. JOHN C.). - 1942

1; 536706 - The beginnings of the scientific career of Jospeh Priestley. Reprinted from Isis, Vol. 21. With bibliographical notes. (Bruges) Ports. Facsimiles. 1934. WALKER (WILLIAM CAMERON). - 1934

1; 536707 - The Bicentenary of Joseph Priestley. Papers by Sir P.J. Hartog, A.N. Meldrum and Sir H. Hartley. Reprinted from the Journal of the Chemical Society. Volume 136. With bibliographical notes. 1933. HARTLEY (Sir HAROLD). - 1933

1; 540564 - A notable inventor. Some account of the many innovations which owed their origin to David Harcourt, of Birmingham, a century ago. From The Ironmonger. Volume 217. Port. 1943. HARCOURT (DAVID) Works relating to. - 1943

1; 550413 - A brief sketch of the life and death of Edw. Scambler, the little blind boy / by W. Wilkinson. - 1861

1; 584969 - An appreciation of Ernest A. Bierman, Esq., F.R.P.S. : a past president of the Birmingham Photographic Society. - 1947

1; 584994 - Mr. Chamberlain's defence of the [Egyptian] war, [1882]. - 1883

1; 586889 - Barry Sullivan, Shakespear and Shaw / by G.B.S. - 1947

1; 593901 - The Rev. Charles Vince of Birmingham. - 1878

1; 603105 - Induction of the Reverend Bryan S.W. Green, January 18th, 1949 : [order of service]. - 1949

1; 625078 - Dr. Barnes and the Christian faith : some reflections on "The rise of Christianity". - 1952

1; 625971 - Some person of wisdom : [Sir O.S. Franks]. - 1949

1; 626014 - Chamberlain the man. - 1938

1; 637548 - Father [F.W.] Faber, first superior of the London Oratory : [with references to Birmingham]. - 1945

1; 660095 - Presentation to the Rev. Canon T. Guy Rogers on his retirement as Rector of Birmingham : [biographical notes]. - 1948

1; 660211 - Further evidence : [an account of the founding of the Worldwide Evangelization Crusade's Missionary Training College in Glasgow / by a Birmingham missionary] ; illustrations by C.W. Smith ; [with a foreword by N.P. Grubb]. - 1954

1; 660673 - A note on Priestley in America. - 1952

1; 660842 - Testimonials in favour of Mr James Alfred Foster, candidate for the office of principal dispenser to the General Hospital, Birmingham. - 1863

1; 660874 - From Birmingham to California, August 10-25, 1922 : [an account of a journey by Christadelphian brethren]. - 1922

1; 660974 - Pioneers of modern management. 3, R.H. Best 1843-1925. - 1956

1; 661107 - City of Birmingham : appointment of city engineer & surveyor : application of Herbert J. Manzoni, deputy city surveyor, city of Birmingham, containing experience, examples of works, testimonials etc. April 1935. - 1935

1; 661645 - James Pollock and his brother. - 1930

1; 661688 - Saved to serve : brief stories of the grace of God in Hebrew Christian life and witness : [Elijah Bendor Samuel]. - 1959

1; 661919 - Sir Douglas Galton, K.C.B. : [memorial service at Saint Peter's Eaton Square, London, March 16, 1899]. - 1899

1; 662111 - Sir Barry Jackson (1879-1961) : memorial concert [given at the] Town Hall, Birmingham, Sunday, 14th May, 1961 : [programme]. - 1961

1; 662144 - Induction of the Reverend James Charles Harrison Tompkins, to the benefice of Handsworth by the venerable S. Harvie Clark, Archdeacon of Birmingham, 19th July, 1955. - 1955

1; 662181 - Professor R.E. Peierls : a rich character among the physicists. - 1961

1; 662231 - Some uncollected authors XXIX : Richard Watson Dixon 1833-1900. - 1961

1; 662232 - John Henry Cardinal Newman : [catalogue of] an exhibition at the Birmingham and Midland Institute [on] 14th-23rd September, 1961. - 1961

1; 662274 - Some of Abraham Knowles recollections, 1839-45 / noted by T.B. Ewen about 1910 ; transcribed by R.J. Hetherington. - 1960

1; 662282 - The mind of John Henry, Cardinal Newman : catalogue of an exhibition of his books and manuscripts, drawn from the Library of the Oratory, Birmingham and from the Birmingham Library, held in the Birmingham Library, Margaret Street, Birmingham Sept. 14-23rd - 1961

1; 662344 - Collection of books : the estate of the late Victor Graham Milward. - 1924

1; 662394 - Inspiration : [essays]. - 1946

1; 662419 - Jack Cotton : the philosophy of building big. - 1962

1; 662465 - A Birmingham architect : W.H. Bidlake [and his work]. - 1902

1; 662551 - John Hall of Bromsgrove : a biographical note. - 1962

1; 662555 - [Joseph Southall : the gentle adversary] : B.B.C. script, Sept. 1962. - 1962

1; 662683 - Kenneth Peacock Tynan. - 1963

1; 662816 - [A short biography of two sisters]. - 1876

1; 663307 - A dinner in honour of Sir Lionel Russell given by his present and former senior colleagues : [menu]. - 1968

1; 663308 - My earliest recollections [of life in Moseley at the beginning of the 20th century]. - 1968

41CHA; 199541 - To Joseph Chamberlain. A sonnet. (Anon) In Chamberlain Celebration, 1906. Programme of the Congratulatory Meeting. 1906. *VINCE (CHARLES ANTHONY). - 1906

31097 - Pulpit Photographs: First series. Nos. I-XIII. Reprinted from the Birmingham Daily Mail. 48pp. 1871 NOTE - These sketches have been attributed to J.T. Bunce, but there is good reason to believe they were written by H.J. Jennings, editor of the Birmingham Daily Mail, 1871 – 1888. - 1888

34961 - A Tribute of Affection, in memory of Mary Jane M'Turk, Thomas Moulton, Jane Lee, and Elizabeth Moulton, teachers in Cherry Street Sunday School, Birmingham. 36pp. 1851. Cherry Street Chapel (1782 - 1886). - 1851

64390 - The Hills of Hazelwood School. Newspaper cuttings (signed S.D.R.) 1878. *EDWARDS (ELIEZER). - 1878

489603 - Funeral of his mother, Frances Russell, 1767 and of his wife's sister, Mary Twamley, 1771. Letters between W. Russell and the Rev. T. Wright. 8pp. 1771. RUSSELL (WILLIAM) of Showell Green. - 1771

660266 - Queen's medical magazine : journal of the Birmingham Medical School : centenary souvenir : cartoons [of the staff] 1921-1925. - 1925

79 - Collections of Portraits, Catalogues of Portraits - nd

80 - Topography and description - nd

81 - Birmingham as described by foreign travellers - nd

82 - Vestiges of Old Birmingham and Midlands - nd

83 - Guides to Birmiongham and Surrounding Country - nd

84 - Maps and Plans - nd

85 - Views, Prospects, Panoramas - nd

86 - Improvement Schemes to 1939 - nd

87 - Reconstruction and Redevelopment: 1940s onwards - 1940

88 - Conservation, Environment - nd

89 - Particular streets and localites - nd

90 - Parishes - nd

91 - Suburbs and Districs in Warwickshire - nd

92 - Suburbs and Districts transferred from Worcestershie - nd

93 - Suburbs and Districts transferred from Stafforsdhire - nd

94 - Herefordshire - nd

95 - Shropshire - nd

96 - Staffordshire - nd

97 - Warwickshire - nd

98 - Worcesrtershire - nd

99 - West Midlands, Black Country - nd

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