1800

Scott Arms built by Sir Joseph Scott of Great Barr Hall.

1814

Perry Common enclosed.

1819

James Watt buried in St Mary's

1832

St John's Church, Perry Barr, funded by John Gough of Perry Hall.

1840

John Hardman founds convent on Hunter's Road.

1854

The railway age begins. Stations opened at Handsworth & Smethwick, Hockley, Soho and Winson Green.

1862

Handsworth (Boys') Grammar School opened.

1872

First steam trams seen in Hockley.

1875

Jubilee Pit at Hamstead Colliery sunk, the deepest in Staffordshire.

1877

Handsworth Council House and library built on the site of Waggon & Horses Inn.

1878

Aston Villa play their first game at Wellington Road.

1882

Foundation stone laid of the Princess Alice Orphanage.

1883

King Edward's Grammar School for Girls, Rose Hill Road, opened.

1888

Handsworth Park opens.

1896

Handsworth Wood railway station opened.