Matthew Armitage
AUTHOR HISTORIAN & HERITAGE RESEARCHER
Exploring Britain’s past through archaeology, waterways , landscape and endangered heritage crafts.
About Matthew Armitage
Matthew Armitage is a British author, historian and heritage researcher whose work explores archaeology, waterways heritage, landscape history and traditional craft practices.
Combining academic research with practical heritage experience, his work focuses on the relationship between people, place and material culture, ranging from prehistoric Britain to industrial waterways and endangered crafts.
He is Managing Director of Tooley’s Boatyard, Britain’s oldest continuously operating dry dock, where traditional blacksmithing, canal art and wooden boatbuilding continue to survive.
His latest book, History under Your Feet, is now available through museums and selected retailers, with interest from organisations including Waterstones and the Pitt Rivers Museum.
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Featured Books
History Under Your Feet
Discover the archaeology beneath your feet
A practical and accessible guide to identifying archaeological objects found across Britain, written for walkers, detectorists, history enthusiasts and beginners alike.
Available through museums and selected retailers.
Forging Ahead
The Story of Britain’s oldest working dry dock.
Exploring the history, people and heritage of Tooley’s Boatyard and inland waterways.
Before England
A new history of prehistoric Britain.
An Ambitious exploration of Britain from the Ice Age to the early medieval world, combining archaeology, landscape and ancient history
Current Major Writing Project
Current Research & Heritage Projects
Prehistoric Britain
Researching Britain’s changing landscapes and societies from the Ice Age to the early medieval period
Heritage Crafts
Documenting and preserving endangered heritage skills including canal art, blacksmithing and wooden boatbuilding.
Waterways Heritage
Exploring the social and industrial history of Britain’s inland waterways.
Archaeological Finds
Making archaeology accessible through public interpretation and practical identification guides.
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