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Some Seventeenth Century Congleton Innkeepers

Description

During the 17th century the main transport routes between London and Liverpool and Manchester and the Potteries passed through Congleton, thus making innkeeping a thriving business. This booklet explores the lives of some of these innkeepers: Roger Kent of the The Swan (now possibly part of the Lion and Swan), Thomas and Ellen Rowe (Roe), Robert Buckley,Richard Pott and John Rode.

Author: David Jackson

Booklet size: A5

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