"Description of Modern Birmingham, to which are added observations made during an excursion around the city, in the summer of 1818, with a visit to Warwick and Leamington" - a book written by Charles Pye, offers the reader a unique opportunity to deepen his understanding of the English city of Birmingham and its surrounding regions in the XIX century The author carefully describes the architecture, industry, cultural and social life of the city, emphasizing its unique features. Thanks to this book, the reader will feel like a real traveler who combines the past and the present in a unique portrait of one of the most important cities in Great Britain.