c50

Romans build Ryknield Street through the area beween Metchley in Edgbaston and Wall.

c660

Anglians settle at Hunesworde'. The area becomes part of the kingdom of Mercia.

1086

Manors of Handsworth and Perry Barr mentioned in Domesday, belonging to the Earl of Dudley.

1199

Earliest reference to St Mary's Church, Handsworth. The rector is called William of Hereford.

1358

Holford Mill built, first as a fulling mill, then for making blades.

1397

Edward I grants the manor of Perry to the Earl of Warwick.