The Lloyds Of Birmingham - Samuel Lloyd - Bog

The Lloyds of Birmingham is a historical book written by Samuel Lloyd in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the Lloyd family, who were prominent figures in Birmingham's business community during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book also offers insight into the founding of Lloyds Bank, which was established by the Lloyds family in the early 19th century.The book begins by tracing the origins of the Lloyd family, which can be traced back to the 16th century. The author then goes on to describe the various business ventures that the Lloyds family engaged in, including iron manufacturing, coal mining, and banking. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and social history of Birmingham during this period.The latter part of the book focuses on the founding of Lloyds Bank. The author describes how the Lloyds family saw an opportunity to establish a bank that would cater to the needs of the growing industrial and commercial sectors in Birmingham. The book provides a detailed account of the bank's early years, including its expansion into London and other parts of the country.Overall, The Lloyds of Birmingham is a well-researched and informative book that provides a valuable insight into the history of the Lloyd family and the founding of Lloyds Bank. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the economic and social history of Birmingham and the wider UK.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.