This international peer-reviewed journal is published annually in two parts and mailed free to members. Previous issues have included papers on subjects as diverse as Eneolithic copper working, early blast furnaces, Tibetan metal sculpture, the replication of Iron Age smelting, tin and lead smelting, slag composition, oxidation enrichment bands in wrought iron, metallurgical processes, medieval arms and armour and silver, pewter and copper alloys in domestic ware.
Papers are welcome on archaeological, historical and technical subjects over the field of interest of the Historical Metallurgy Society. They should not normally be more than 8000 words in length. Drafts for comment are welcome. Download the guidance for authors.
The Editors are always pleased to hear from potential contributors. In the first instance please contact:
Back issues of Historical Metallurgy can be obtained from
Justine Bayley, Howcroft, High Street, Harmondsworth, Middx UB7 0AQ
Email: editor@hist-met.org
A list of contents of previous journals (PDF file) can be downloaded here. This covers Volumes 1 (1965) to 44 (2010) inclusive; an updated version will be uploaded soon.
Brian Read, 22 Windley Crescent, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1BZ, United Kingdom.
Email: brian.read2@ntlworld.com. Tel: 01332 553 430.