Publications, Heritage
Accrington in Its Heyday
- ISBN 13:
- 9780957260481
- author:
- Publications, Heritage
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Heritage Publications-
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 230
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A visual journey through the history of Accrington, this book features over 100 drawings and photographs that reveal the town as you've never seen it before. Originally published in 1928 to celebrate 50 years of municipality, it takes a detailed look at the town's modern history, from its founding in the Saxon period to the 19th and 20th centuries.
Entire sections of the book are dedicated to the founding of key public services, including the police, parks, tramways, public baths, housing, and education. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Accrington, this book provides a unique insight into the town's past.
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