Social History of Congleton 1918-1939, part 1

Name: Social History of Congleton 1918-1939, part 1
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In this booklet the author recounts how those changes taking place nationally during this period were reflected in the town.

Author: Peter Boon

Booklet size: A5

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

This booklet is the second part of the "Social Divisions of Congleton" series, focussing on the working classes.

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

According to the Domesday book of 1086, Astbury was more important and larger than neighbouring Congleton...

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

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