Birmingham is Britain's second largest city after London. It is an industrial city located in west central England. Surrounding boroughs are Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester and London. It is the country's major producer of metal goodsMSN Encarta: Birmingham (England)

In the 6th Century, its early settlers were the Birm tribe. The name Birmingham is obtained from the de Bermingham family in the year 1150's who held its lordship. During the English Civil War in 1640's, Birmingham served as a major supplier of metal weapons. By the time of the Industrial Revolution, it became the industrial and commercial core of the Midlands.Birmingham City Council: Origins of Birmingham

• National Sea Life Centre
• Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery
• The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
• The Black Country Living Museum
• Birmingham Central Library
• The International Convention Centre
• Aston Transport Museum
• Botanical Gardens
• Cadbury World
• The National Exhibition Centre

If planning a trip, please see our Birmingham Vacation and Birmingham Hotels

• • The Mahalo guide to a Birmingham Vacation
  • The Mahalo guide to Birmingham Hotels
• Official Tourism Site: Visit Birmingham
• Frommer's: Birmingham
• TripAdvisor: Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Wikitravel: Birmingham (England)
• Lonely Planet: Birmingham