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Freemasonry & Local History of Congleton

Description

A history of the growth of Freemasonry in Congleton from 1724 to 1946, including a description of artefacts and the role played by prominent members of the lodge, Gibbs Crawfurd Antrobus, John Wilson, Andreas Edward Cokayne, Robert Beales M.D. and members of the Daniel family.

Author: Peter Boon

Booklet size: A5

The Chemists of Lawton & Moor Streets (1834-1968)

The chemists who operated in Lawton Street and Moor Street, Congleton, in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Chemists of High Street (1809-1926)

The trade directories for the period 1816 – 1927 reveal that many chemists and druggists have occupied premises in High Street.

The Old Mill 1752-2003

A history of Congleton's largest and oldest silk mill

Whitemoor to Mow Cop – The Cheshire/Staffordshire Border

From the siege of Biddulph Hall to the building of Mow Cop Castle, the story of a fascinating part of Staffordshire and Cheshire.

Streets, Roads and Vehicles in 20th century Congleton

How Congleton coped with the increase in traffic through the twentieth century.

Congleton’s Ancient Pubs

A short history of four of Congleton's oldest public houses.