Clarke, John
Victorian Brackley
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750987585
- author:
- Clarke, John
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 26.5 x 20 centimetres (0.93 kg)
- Genre:
- History, General, History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Discover the remarkable transformation of Brackley during the Victorian era. Once known as Sleepy Hollow, this Northamptonshire town underwent significant changes, driven by extraordinary scandals and power struggles that reached national attention.
A new Vicarage, Church Schools, and Manor House were constructed, alongside the restoration of St Peter's Church and the College Chapel. This book delves into the lives of key figures such as Francis Thicknesse and Tommy Judge, and explores the complex struggle between Church and Chapel, Liberal and Tory.
It also tells the story of the arrival of the Great Central Railway and the emergence of new forces in the decade before the First World War. Written by a leading authority on the history of the area, this richly illustrated volume provides a fascinating insight into Brackley's remarkable transformation during this pivotal period.
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