Building Works
The Public Office, designed by William Hollins, was built in Moor Street in 1806 encompassing offices, magistrates' courts and a prison.
In 1818, some streets were lit by gas, replacing the oil lamps which had been used from 1780.
In 1834, the Birmingham Town Hall was built.
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