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

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The Victorians and Edwardians were very class conscious and their way of life is reflected in their homes. This booklet, the first in a series, looks at some of the mansion houses which surrounded the town and their upper class occupants,  as well as the middle class ‘Arts and Crafts’ orientated villa housing which grew up along roads like Park Lane.

Author: Peter Boon

Booklet size: A5

 

 

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

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

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