A-Z of the Black Country

Product DescriptionA-Z of the Black CountryThe Black Country can be something of an enigma. Where exactly is it andhow did it acquire such a name? The answers to these questions and manymore besides can be found within the pages of this book.Andrew Homer takes readers on an A to Z journey discovering some of thesignificant events, influential people and fascinating places that define thearea known as the Black Country. From its geological origins under a shallowtropical sea through to more recent history such as the Gunpowder Plot andbeyond, stories abound; stories of the men and women who helped to forgethe Industrial Revolution, of remarkable inventions and of world firsts thatoccurred right here. Who would have thought that landscape gardeningoriginated in such an industrialised area or that this landlocked region hadsuch important connections with the sea?Fully illustrated with both historic and contemporary pictures, most of whichare in colour, A-Z of the Black Country will appeal to both visitors to our areaand those who regard themselves as ‘Black Country born and bred.