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Beneath the Bull Ring: The Archaeology of Life and Death in Early Birmingham
 
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Beneath the Bull Ring: The Archaeology of Life and Death in Early Birmingham (Paperback)

by Simon Buteux (Author)
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  • Paperback: 184 pages
  • Publisher: Brewin Books (10 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1858582423
  • ISBN-13: 978-1858582429
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 17 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 975,574 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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There have been many books about Birmingham's history but this one is different. It is based on the archaeological evidence from the first major excavations to be carried out in Birmingham city centre. The book is written in a lively, accessible style and contains over 100 illustrations, most in colour. It provides new evidence of Birmingham's origins and its growth as a market town and industrial centre in the medieval period. The book also offers a new perspective on the transformation of Birmingham into 'the first manufacturing town in the world' in the 18th and 19th centuries. A large part of the book is devoted to the excavation of St. Martin's Churchyard, which uncovered 857 burials - in simple graves and elaborate tombs - of the people who made the Industrial Revolution. The burials are explored in fascinating detail, together with analysis of the health of the population based on scientific study of the skeletons. New research reveals intimate details of the lives of the men and women of the town of a thousand trades. If you are interested in the history of Birmingham, this book is essential reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent account of the origins of Birmingham, 25 April 2006
By Sarah Butler "Sarah74656" (Birmingham, UK) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book purely to be helpful in my studies, in the hope that it might facilitate a good grade in an essay. I expected reams of useful but dull information, with the addition of a bibliography which I could extend my research from.

When I started to read it, however, I was pleasantly astounded.

This book is without a doubt the most engaging and factually sound book on the history of Birmingham that I have ever read. Never before have I picked up a book with the word 'archaeology' on the cover and actually not wanted to put it down again. The contributions from all authors are superb, being a good mix of information and informal, easy-to-read style. What's more, there's even pictures.

If you're studying urban archaeology, developer-funded excavations, cemetaries, Birmingham or even if you are interested in learning about the origins of Britain's second city then I urge you: buy this book. You won't be disappointed.
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