Atherton and Tyldsley by Tony Ashcroft

Atherton and Tyldsley by Tony Ashcroft

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This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.

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Atherton and Tyldsley by Tony Ashcroft

The fascinating selection of old pictures traces the recent history and major changes that have taken place in the two adjoining towns of Atherton and Tyldesley, situated on the eastern side of Wigan Borough. Known locally as 'Bent' and 'Bongs', the neighbourng communities of Atherton and Tyldesley have witnessed a rapid growth in development from their origins as alrgely agricultural communities, with the industrial revolution of the mid-nineteenth century bringing cotton mills, collieries and iron works, the main source of employment, to this area of Lancashire. Illsutrated with over 200 archive photographs, the majprity of which have been drawn form the local material held by Wigan Heritage Service, as well as from private collections, this intriguing book documents the changes in transport, education, local trades and business, as well as the effect of war on the two towns and their inhabitants. This book is a valuable pictorial history which is sure to reawaken nostalgic memories for some, while offering a unique glimpse into the past for others.
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ISBN 13 9780752430485
ISBN 10 0752430483
Titel Atherton and Tyldsley
Autor Tony Ashcroft
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag The History Press Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr 2003-10-01
Seitenanzahl 128
Hinweis auf dem Einband Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.
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