1380 - St. John's Chapel built in Deritend (part of Aston)

Bailiffs and Commonality, in absence of manorial lords, became effective government of Birmingham.

Guild assumed duties of road & bridge maintenance, built Hall in New Street.

Officers of manor (Birmingham not a town until 1838) High Bailiff (Mayor) Low Bailiff Lord's Steward

Headborough (Constable) Ale & Meat Conners Leather Sealers

Birmingham was free 'of Lord, of Church, of Guild', subject to NO restrictions, hence it has always attracted men of skill, enterprise, and independent spirit, from many quarters, and has gained greatly from their activities.