A History Of Birmingham, William Hutton (1781,1783,1819 & 1835) - 4th Edition (1819)

William Hutton is generally attributed with writing the first history of Birmingham. He came to Birmingham in 1741 and remained there until his death in 1814. Although his bibliography leaves a lot to be desired, the fact that he was an eyewitness to the development of the city in the late 18th century is the real value of his history. It summarises the development of the buildings in the town, of trade and commerce, of the political and religious climate. He published the book in 1781, and published later editions with more information. After his death, his daughter Catherine Hutton continued his work - and the 4th edition, published in 1819, contains additions she made.

On this the 1st edition, 2nd edition (1783), 4th edition (1819) [with full transcription] and 6th edition. The 1st and 2nd editions contain Hanson's map of Birmingham (1781), and the 6th edition Guest's map of Birmingham (1835). There are numerous engravings in the 1st, 2nd and 6th editions. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham and Midland Institute.

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