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Artefact #: 1587

These photos show Moat Lane in the Digbeth area of Birmingham, UK. This is one of the oldest parts of the city. The manor house of Peter de Bermingham, Lord of the Manor, was just to the left of these photos. It was Peter de Bermingham who obtained a Royal Charter in 1166 to hold a market on the site that we now call the ‘Bull Ring’. This began Birmingham’s development as a primary commercial centre for the area, and it’s continued expansion.
In the distance you can see ‘St Martin in the Bull Ring’ church, which was built in the centre of the market area. This is the third church on this site, with the previous church being demolished in 1873. During demotion the spire was retained and placed on the current church we see today.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham#Early_modern
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Martin_in_the_Bull_Ring
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Manor_House