Blurton Through Time
Blurton Through Time
Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Blurton has changed and developed over the last century.
The feel-good place to buy books
- Free delivery in Ireland
- Supporting authors with AuthorSHARE
- 100% recyclable packaging
- Proud to be a B Corp – A Business for good
- Buy-back with Ziffit
Blurton Through Time by Alan Myatt
Blurton, situated on the outskirts of the Stoke-on-Trent Potteries, has always been agricultural. It was originally created out of the 'Waste' by the religious house at Trentham, which had been attracted to the area by the natural springs of Cauldwell and Blorewell - the latter giving its name to the village. It was still regarded as a village right up until the 1950s, when large council housing estates sprang up around it, built to house the arriving 'strangers'. The only structure to withstand the march of time is the ancient church, and this book starts its journey there. The pictures follow a circular route around the area, taking in the many farms, mills and cottages that characterise this pretty rural village. Virtually nothing remains of most buildings featured, so the odd field image is essential to show where they stood. Take the book with you and walk the route - happy hunting!
Alan Myatt was born and raised in Blurton and has always been interested in local history. He has spent many hours researching the local areas of Blurton and Trentham looking into their history and its people. He loves to share his knowledge with others, having led local history walks for several years, and is delighted when someone says, 'I never knew that!' He has written several books for Amberley on the local history of Blurton and Trentham.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781445617466 |
| ISBN 10 | 1445617463 |
| Title | Blurton Through Time |
| Author | Alan Myatt |
| Series | Through Time |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Amberley Publishing |
| Year published | 2013-04-15 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |