A Tale of One City

A Tale of One City: The New Birmingham is by Thomas Anderton. The prologue says the present century has seen the rise and development of many towns in various parts of the country, and that among them Birmingham is entitled to take a front place. The prologue says that if Thomas Attwood or George Frederick Muntz could now revisit the town they once represented in Parliament they would probably stare with amazement at the changes that have taken place in Birmingham.

The section headed Enter Mr. Chamberlain says the present position of Birmingham and its improved appearance in these later years are largely attributed to the work and influence of Mr. Chamberlain. A passage about Sandwell Park says it has now been deserted for many years by its titled owner, and that Sandwell Park Colliery, Limited, reigns in its stead. A passage about the Festival says that with Richter's appearance as conductor some important changes and reforms were effected in the orchestral arrangements, and that the band was cut down in number.