William Hutton (30 September 1723 – 20 September 1815) was an English poet and historian.[1] Originally from Derby, he moved to Birmingham and became the first significant historian of the city, publishing his History of Birmingham in 1781.

William Hutton (30 September 1723 – 20 September 1815) was an English poet and historian.[1] Originally from Derby, he moved to Birmingham and became the first significant historian of the city, publishing his History of Birmingham in 1781. Less