Histories of People and Landscape: Essays on the Sheffield region in memory of David Hey

David Hey (1938–2016) was a renowned local and regional historian who wrote extensively on the practice of local history. This collection of essays in his memory celebrates his commitment to the landscape, economy, and society of south Yorkshire and Derbyshire, known as "Hey Country." The essays cover various subjects and periods, including the early English steel industry, Sheffield cutlers, Lord William Cavendish's stepsons, the lost woodlands of the Peak District, First World War food production, deer parks, and a brief history of Little London. Contributors include leading academic local history researchers, providing fresh research into family and placename history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 01 September 2021
Publisher: University of Hertfordshire Press

David Hey (1938-2016) was a renowned local and regional historian of his time, known for his influential works on the practice of local history. His pioneering research on surnames set the stage for exploring the potential of DNA in historical studies. In this collection of essays, friends and colleagues pay tribute to Hey's dedication to the landscape, economy, and society of south Yorkshire and Derbyshire, collectively known as "Hey country," the area where he grew up and later returned to work.

The essays in this volume celebrate Hey's curiosity for the people, economies, and landscapes of this region, which he made his focus. They will also appeal to those interested in the workings of English local society and economy. Spanning a wide range of subjects and periods, the essays cover various aspects of history, including the early English steel industry, Sheffield cutlers, Lord William Cavendish's strategic use of his stepson's wardship, the lost woodlands of the Peak District, wartime food production in Derbyshire, south Yorkshire deer parks, and a brief history of Little London.

New research into family and placename history adds fascinating depth to the mix. The contributors to this volume are some of the leading experts in academic local history, including Alan Crosby, Nicola Verdon, John Broad, John Beckett, Ian D. Rotherham, Melvyn Jones, Dorian Gerhold, and Peter Edwards.

The volume opens with a tribute to David Hey by Charles Phythian-Adams.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 170 x 243 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912260409