Head of Archaeology, Centre for Applied Archaeology
Built Environment
Centre for Applied Archaeology, School of the Built Environment
Expertise:
Industrial Archaeology, Archaeology, Planning & Construction, Historic Building Recording, Community Archaeology, Urban Archaeology
Biography:
Michael has 25 years experience as a professional archaeologist and has taught archaeology at under-graduate and post-graduate level for more than 15 years. He is the author of more than 20 books on archaeology including studies of Manchester, ROF Chorley and the industrial archaeology of Greater Manchester and Lancashire. He co-authored 'Industrial Archaeology: A Handbook' in 2012, the standard introduction to the subject. His many journal artices include pieces on the origin of industrialsiation and the development of industrial archaeology, canal and railway warehouses, workers' housing and textile mills. He has a particular research interest in archaeological theory and methodology as applied to the post-medieval and industrial periods, and in community and public archaeology engagement. He is currently co-editor of the leading international journal on industrial archaeology - Industrial Archaeology Review, and Chairman of the Institute for Archaeologists's Building Interest Group.
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) in Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Manchester, 1984 MPhil in Archaeology, University of Manchester, 1986 DPhil in Archaeology, University of Manchester, 1993
