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Edgbaston was historically a town in its own right, until it became administratively part of Birmingham in the late 19th century.

Edgbaston has a reputation of being the most 'well to do' part of Birmingham. In the 19th century the town was under the control of the Gough-Calthorpe family who refused to allow factories or warehouses to be built in Edgbaston, thus making it attractive for the upper class.

Birmingham Edgbaston is a constituency, its member of Parliament is Gisela Stuart

See also

• Edgbaston Reservoir
• Perrott's FollyPerrot's Folly is a 29 metre (96 feet) high tower, built in 1739. It is located in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England. It is Grade II listed. History of the building The tower is one of Birmingham's oldest architectural features. Built in 1758 by J
• King Edward's School, BirminghamKing Edward's School KES is an independent secondary school in Birmingham, England, founded by King Edward VI in 1552. Located in Edgbaston, it is part of the Foundation of Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham and one of the leading secondary schools i