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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

Early History of Congleton Pt 2: The Anglo-Saxons and the Normans

The history of Congleton at the time of the Domesday Book

The Chemists of Mill Street (1831-1987)

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

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.

Congleton in the 16th and 17th centuries

How growing prosperity influenced the development of Congleton and the surrounding area.

Streets, Roads and Vehicles in 20th century Congleton

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

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.