Books About Birmingham Communities These books are not available
for purchase during the move from Birmingham Central Library to
the Library of Birmingham. You can still reserve copies for loan
through the online catalogue. Catholics in Birmingham By
Christine Ward-Penny With almost 200 photographs, many from the
archives of Birmingham Central Library, as well as previously
unpublished material, this book captures the flavour of what
Roman Catholics have brought to Birmingham. Today there are tens
of thousands of Catholics in the city and this book is dedicated
to their history and traditions. - Birmingham and Midland Romany
Gypsy and Traveller Culture by Ted Rudge Edited by Doreen
Hopwood and Martin Flynn Gypsies have been an integral part of
Birmingham and Midland life for centuries. However, their
history has remained largely invisible. Ted Rudge has been
privileged to gain the trust and confidence of this community,
which has enabled him to tell this story in their own words. The
book, lavishly illustrate