An History of Birmingham - Hutton, William
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Step back in time to 18th-century England with William Hutton's "An History of Birmingham, 1783." This meticulously researched volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the burgeoning social and local history of Birmingham during a pivotal period of English history. More than just a chronicle of events, Hutton's work paints a vivid portrait of a city on the rise, capturing the essence of its people, its evolving landscape, and its place within the broader context of Great Britain. A valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the past, this book delves into the heart…mehr

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Step back in time to 18th-century England with William Hutton's "An History of Birmingham, 1783." This meticulously researched volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the burgeoning social and local history of Birmingham during a pivotal period of English history. More than just a chronicle of events, Hutton's work paints a vivid portrait of a city on the rise, capturing the essence of its people, its evolving landscape, and its place within the broader context of Great Britain. A valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the past, this book delves into the heart of Birmingham's development. Explore the details of everyday life, the seeds of the Industrial Revolution, and the unique character of a city that shaped its region. This enduring historical account provides invaluable insights into the social fabric of 18th-century Birmingham, making it a treasure trove of information for those seeking a deeper understanding of English history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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William Hutton was an English poet and historian. Originally from Derby, he migrated to Birmingham and became the city's first notable historian, releasing History of Birmingham in 1781. William Hutton, a Unitarian nonconformist born in Derby, attended school when he was five years old. When he was seven years old, he began a seven-year apprenticeship at a Derby silk mill. In 1737, he began a second apprenticeship as a stocking maker in Nottingham, under his uncle. Following the death of his uncle in 1746, he taught himself bookbinding and three years later founded a shop in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. This was not successful, so he relocated to Birmingham in 1750 and established a small bookshop. In 1756, Hutton opened Birmingham's first paper warehouse, which became successful. He built a country house on Bennetts Hill in Washwood Heath and purchased a home in High Street. In 1782, he wrote his History of Birmingham and was elected to the Antiquarian Society of Scotland (F.A.S.S.). He was chosen superintendent of the poor in 1787 and then to the Court of Requests, a small claims court that handled over 100,000 claims over the course of 19 years. Both of Hutton's houses were damaged during the Birmingham Riots of 1791 (the Priestley Riots), prompting his historical account in Narrative of the Riots. He was able to recover £5,390 in a lawsuit for damages against the town.