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Atherton and Tyldsley: Images of England

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Description for Atherton and Tyldsley: Images of England Paperback. 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. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.

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 ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Series
Archive Photographs: Images of England
Condition
New
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752430485
SKU
V9780752430485
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-10

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