Birmingham takes its name from the old English words describing an anglo-saxon settlement: Birm (a name) ing (tribe) and ham (home). The town became famous for manufacturing and was nicknamed the 'city of a thousand trades' for its many industries. Through the ages it came to specialise in metal work and jewellery. Best-known brands made in Birmingham are Cadbury's chocolate and the Mini car.
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