Castleton Through Time

Castleton Through Time

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Summary

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Castleton has changed and developed over the last century.

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Castleton Through Time by Liam Clarke

In 1805, Castleton was described as one 'of the most healthful and interesting villages in the kingdom; its fertility so much surpasses the neighbourhood, its produce of every necessity of life so abundant, and its air so pure and wholesome that it may truly be called the Garden of the Peak'. However, some villagers lived in Peak Cavern with byres and stables on which the sun never shone and doubtless many lead miners and weavers lived a very hard and dangerous life. Today, Castleton is a thriving village visited by thousands of tourists each year with attractions such as the caverns, mines and the Castle providing a living for many. Castleton originated as a Norman settlement built on an earlier, Anglo- Saxon site. Dr Liam Clarke is a retired educationalist and has written a number of academic books and papers. He has been a member and Trustee of the Castleton Historical Society for many years.
Dr Liam Clarke is a retired educationalist and has written a number of academic books and papers. He has been a member and Trustee of the Castleton Historical Society for many years and has a great interest in local and family history. ‘Light in the Darkness’ is the product of research into his family history and his own experiences of being brought up in a sea-faring family in a small local port in South East Ireland. Members of his family have served in the Light Ship Service since the late 19th century.
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ISBN 13 9781445605913
ISBN 10 1445605910
Title Castleton Through Time
Author Liam Clarke
Series Through Time
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Year published 2011-09-15
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.