HMS Birmingham

Four ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Birmingham, after the city of Birmingham in England.
 * The first HMS Birmingham (1913) was a 1910 Town-class cruiser light cruiser launched in 1913 and sold in 1931.
 * The second HMS Birmingham (C19) was a 1936 Town-class cruiser light cruiser launched in 1936 and broken up in 1960.
 * The third HMS Birmingham (D86) was a Type 42 destroyer in service from 1976 to 1999.
 * The fourth HMS Birmingham (Type 26 frigate) will be a Type 26 frigate.

Battle honours

 * Heligoland 1914
 * Dogger Bank 1915
 * Jutland 1916
 * Norway 1940
 * Korea 1952–53