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When was the Church of Messiah in Birmingham constructed?
When was the Church of Messiah in Birmingham constructed?
- Between 1800-1820
- Between 1750-1770
- Between 1900-1920
- Between 1860-1862 (correct)
Who was the engineer who began building canals all over the country in 1759?
Who was the engineer who began building canals all over the country in 1759?
- James Brindley (correct)
- George Branson
- John Jones Bateman
- Thomas Telford
What was the purpose of building the canal that connected Oldbury to Birmingham?
What was the purpose of building the canal that connected Oldbury to Birmingham?
- To transport goods to London
- To provide water supply to nearby towns
- To facilitate passenger transportation
- To bring coal into the city more efficiently (correct)
Who was appointed to make several improvements to the canals in the 1820s?
Who was appointed to make several improvements to the canals in the 1820s?
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What was the potential problem recognized during WW2 related to the canal and railway tunnel?
What was the potential problem recognized during WW2 related to the canal and railway tunnel?
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What did the island installation aim to achieve during WW2?
What did the island installation aim to achieve during WW2?
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What is significant about the site where the new Church of Messiah was built?
What is significant about the site where the new Church of Messiah was built?
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What was unusual about the early members of the congregation at the Church of Messiah?
What was unusual about the early members of the congregation at the Church of Messiah?
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Who were the contractors for the construction of the Church of Messiah?
Who were the contractors for the construction of the Church of Messiah?
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Who authorized the building of a canal in Birmingham in 1768?
Who authorized the building of a canal in Birmingham in 1768?
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