Jenkins, Stanley C

Chester at Work

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ISBN 13:: 9781445691435
author:: Jenkins, Stanley C
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Printed Publication
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 234mm / 165mm
Genre:: Local History Textbook
Condition:: New
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£13.85

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Chester at Work: People and Industries Through the Years Discover how Chester's industrial heritage has shaped its history. From Roman port days to the present day, this book explores the city's working life through various industries that have developed over time. The city's strategic location on the River Dee and its military position played a significant role in shaping its early industries. Although the port declined in the mid-eighteenth century, some related industries remained, such as the lead works and the Hydraulic Engineering Company. The arrival of the railways brought new opportunities for Chester, with three locomotive depots and an LNWR wagon works established. This book provides a detailed look at the changes in Chester's working life from its pre-industrial beginnings to the present day. It will be of interest to those who know the city and want to learn more about its rich industrial heritage from an industrial and social perspective.

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