Colley, Simon

Kearsley - An Illustrated History

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ISBN 13:
9781782229391
author:
Colley, Simon
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Paragon Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
570
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 4.3 centimetres (1
Genre:
History, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£42.27

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The town of Kearsley has a rich and fascinating history that spans over 800 years. This comprehensive illustrated history brings together around 500 pictures and 70,000 words to tell the story of how it evolved from a small rural community to the busy industrial town it is today. From early township records showing land ownership and relief for the poor, to the devastating effects of the coal industry and local mining disasters, this book provides a detailed account of Kearsley's history. The Unity Brook colliery disaster, which remains the single worst tragedy in the town's history, is also extensively documented, with unique pictures drawn by a local artist at the scene of the disaster. The book includes information on schools, churches, public houses, roads, bridges, tram-systems, railways, canals, farms and the former Kearsley Power Station, providing a wealth of knowledge for anyone interested in the history of this Lancashire town.

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