An History of Birmingham (1783)
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"An History of Birmingham" by William Hutton is a historical nonfiction masterpiece that provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the vibrant city of Birmingham. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, Hutton delves into the rich tapestry of Birmingham's past, offering readers a captivating journey through its history, culture, and evolution. As one of the earliest histories of Birmingham, Hutton's work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the city's origins, development, and significance within the broader context of British history. From its humble beginnings...
Chapters (175)
- AN
- HISTORY
- OF
- BIRMINGHAM.
- THE SECOND EDITION,
- WITH CONSIDERABLE ADDITIONS.
- PREFACE.
- THE CONTENTS.
- DIRECTIONS TO THE BINDERS, FOR PLACING THE COPPER-PLATES.
- AN
- HISTORY &c.
- SITUATION.
- SOIL.
- WATER.
- BATHS.
- AIR.
- LONGEVITY.
- Ancient State of Birmingham.
- BATTLE OF CAMP-HILL.
- 1643.
- MODERN STATE
- OF
- BIRMINGHAM.
- OF THE STREETS,
- AND
- THEIR NAMES.
- TRADE.
- The BUTTON.
- The BUCKLE.
- GUNS.
- LEATHER.
- STEEL.
- NAILS.
- BELLOWS.
- THREAD.
- PRINTING,
- BRASS FOUNDRY.
- HACKNEY COACH.
- BANK.
- GOVERNMENT.
- CONSTABLES.
- A LIST OF THE HIGH BAILIFFS, LOW BAILIFFS, AND CONSTABLES, Of the TOWN of BIRMINGHAM, from 1732, to 1782.
- COURT OF REQUESTS.
- LAMP ACT.
- RELIGION AND POLITICS.
- PLACES OF WORSHIP.
- SAINT JOHN'S CHAPEL, DERITEND.
- SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S.
- SAINT MARY's.
- SAINT PAUL's.
- OLD MEETING.
- NEW MEETING.
- CARR's LANE MEETING.
- BAPTIST MEETING.
- QUAKER's MEETING
- METHODIST's MEETING.
- ROMISH CHAPEL.
- JEWISH SYNAGOGUE.
- THEATRES.
- AMUSEMENTS.
- HOTEL.
- WAKES.
- CLUBS.
- IKENIELD STREET.
- LORDS OF THE MANOR.
- ULUUINE, (since ALWYNE, now ALLEN,)
- RICHARD,
- 1066,
- WILLIAM,
- 1130,
- PETER DE BIRMINGHAM,
- 1154.
- WILLIAM DE BIRMINGHAM,
- 1216.
- WILLIAM DE BIRMINGHAM,
- 1246.
- WILLIAM DE BIRMINGHAM,
- 1265.
- WILLIAM DE BIRMINGHAM,
- 1306.
- WILLIAM DE BIRMINGHAM,
- LORD BIRMINGHAM. 1316.
- SIR FOUK DE BIRMINGHAM,
- 1340.
- SIR JOHN DE BIRMINGHAM,
- 1376.
- WILLIAM DE BIRMINGHAM,
- 1430.
- SIR WILLIAM BIRMINGHAM,
- 1479,
- EDWARD BIRMINGHAM,
- 1500,
- 1537,
- JOHN, DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND,
- 1537,
- THOMAS MARROW,
- 1555,
- THOMAS ARCHER, ESQ.
- for 1,700l. in 1746,
- ANDREW, LORD ARCHER,
- SARAH, LADY ARCHER,
- 1781,
- MANOR HOUSE.
- (The Moat.)
- PUDDING BROOK.
- THE PRIORY.
- JOHN A DEAN'S HOLE.
- LENCH'S TRUST.
- FENTHAM'S TRUST.
- CROWLEY'S TRUST.
- SCOTT'S TRUST.
- FREE SCHOOL.
- CHIEF MASTERS.
- CHARITY SCHOOL:
- COMMONLY, The BLUE SCHOOL.
- DISSENTING CHARITY-SCHOOL.
- WORKHOUSE.
- OLD CROSS,
- WELCH CROSS.
- SAINT MARTIN's.
- Upon one of the CENTRE PILLARS.
- NORTH GALLERY.
- SAME GALLERY.
- RECTORS.
- A terrier of the rectory, written by the rector, about 1680.
- SURPLICE FEES.
- SAINT PHILLIP's.
- In the FRONT GALLERY.
- BIRTHS AND BURIALS.
- GENERAL HOSPITAL.
- PUBLIC ROADS.
- CANAL.
- DERITEND BRIDGE.
- ADJACENT REMARKS.
- SOHO.
- DANES CAMP:
- DANES BANK, OR BURY FIELDS.
- GENTLEMEN'S SEATS.
- THE MOATS.
- BLACK GREVES.
- ULVERLEY, OR CULVERLEY.
- HOGG'S-MOAT.
- YARDLEY.
- KENT'S-MOAT.
- SHELDON.
- KING'S-HURST.
- COLESHILL.
- DUDDESTON.
- SALTLEY.
- WARD-END.
- CASTLE BROMWICH.
- PARK-HALL.
- BERWOOD.
- ERDINGTON.
- PIPE.
- ASTON.
- WITTON.
- BLAKELEY.
- WEOLEY
- SUTTON COLDFIELD.
- PETITION FOR A CORPORATION.
- BRASS WORKS.
- PRISON.
- CLODSHALES CHANTRY.
- OCCURRENCES.
- EARTHQUAKE, &c.
- PITMORE AND HAMMOND.
- RIOTS.
- THE CONJURERS.
- MILITARY ASSOCIATION.
- BILSTON CANAL ACT.
- WORKHOUSE BILL.
- THE CAMP.
- MORTIMER's BANK.
- F I N I S.
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