Did you know that 2013 marks the 240th anniversary of the founding of the Birmingham Assay Office by Act of Parliament, thanks to the vigorous campaigning of Matthew Boulton?
2013Â looks set to see a resurgence of interest in Boultonâs life and work. A monument to him is being planned for Westminster Abbey and we are delighted to be hosting the launch of a new book Matthew Boulton: Enterprising Industrialist Of The Enlightenment (published by Ashgate) here at the Assay Office on February21st 2013.
For more information on the Book visit www.ashgate.com/isbn/9781409422181