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Ironmaking: History and Archaeology of British

Hayman, Richard

Oxbow says: From iron bridges and weapons, to the production of wire, nails and spoons, the iron industry brought great changes to the landscape and people of Britain. This legacy is celebrated in Richard Hayman's study of the history and archaeology of the iron industry which looks anew at some of the basic questions and assumptions concerning the speed, nature and impact of technological change. Did the iron industry represent a triumphant march forward or did it take a much slower, more gradual path to become one of the most important industries in Britain, second only to the woollen industry? This book not only tells the story of technological developments, the infrastructure required to support them and their impact, but also focuses the spotlight on the workmen and ironmasters. Ironmaking therefore successfully combines technical information and social history, set within the context of the Industrial Revolution. The book ends with a look at recent controversies over the need and practicalities of conserving ironworking sites, nostalgia, and the frequent obliteration of evidence to make way for modern development. 160p, 94 b/w figs (Tempus 2005)

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