People, Pens & Production: In Birmingham's Pen Trade by Brewin Books (2013-12-01)

This is a fascinating book, very well researched. The history of pen making in Birmingham is an important factor in the history of Britain and the British Empire. It is also worth reading from a sociological point of view, as it describes the lives and conditions of the men and women who worked in the factories. And you must visit the Pen Museum in Birmingham!

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Having had a lifelong interest in writing instruments, this book was quite a find. Informative history of the pen industry in Birmingham.

This book would be of interest to anyone interested in finding out about an important aspect of Birmingham 's engineering scope, past and present. Some contributors worked in the pen making industry.