From Congleton and District’s Past, part 5

Name: From Congleton and District’s Past, part 5
SKU: 682
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Description

A fifth collection of stories relating to Congleton and the surrounding district including, John Nash Peake, artist, architect and brick manufacturer; Congleton Airport; Joe Wood – a Congleton character; the early involvement of the NSPCC; Somerford Hall camp school; celebration of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee; Congleton earthquakes; the opening of Congleton Park; an 18th century murder; and an advertisement of 1908.

Author: Peter Boon

Booklet size: A5

The Geology and Geography of Congleton and District

£1.20

Booklets

How the geology of Congleton has influenced its development.

West Heath Mill

£1.20

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The story of the former silk mill on Holmes Chapel Road, Congleton.

Social Divisions of Congleton in the 19th Century. Pt 1: The Upper and Middle Classes

£1.20

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This booklet is the first part of the “Social Divisions of Congleton” series, focussing on the upper and middle classes.

The Parnells of Congleton

£1.50

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The Congleton family which was at the political epicentre of events during the English Civil War and later became influential in Irish politics and the fight for independence.