Chapter I: Part II: MODERN BIRMINGHAM, edited by SAM: TIMMINS

Chap. I. Local Governing Bodies, by J. T. BUNCE 13

Chap. II. Education, by OSMUND AIRY, M.A. 26

Chap. III. Libraries: Past and Present, by J. D. MULLINS 65

Chap. IV. Literary, Scientific, and Artistic Societies,
by SAM: TIMMINS 75

Chap. V. Charitable Institutions, by C. E. MATHEWS 81

Chap. VI. Ecclesiastical, by G. J. JOHNSON, with
folded Table. 95

Chap. VII. ART--

(_a_) Architecture, by J. A. COSSINS 118

(_b_) Painting, by E. R. TAYLOR 127

(_c_) Sculpture, by WHITWORTH WALLIS 135

(_d_) Music, by W. BAYLEY MARSHALL 141

Chap. VIII. Manufacturing Industries, by C. J. WOODWARD,
B.Sc. 150
[See also Appendix, p. 346.]