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Crewe History Tour
Peter Ollerhead
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Description for Crewe History Tour
Paperback. A guided tour of this historic town, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 120. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 168 x 14. Weight in Grams: 154.
In the early nineteenth century, a few scattered farms and cottages were all that could be seen on the site of what is now Crewe. However, the arrival of the Grand Junction Railway heralded a new era, and Crewe was born. The settlement’s rapid expansion meant that it soon became an important and vibrant town. This comprehensive guide provides a fascinating insight into the rich and varied history of one of the Midlands’ youngest towns. Beloved views show the Crewe of old, reprinted so the reader can trace the town’s history in an engaging new way. With a map ... Read more
In the early nineteenth century, a few scattered farms and cottages were all that could be seen on the site of what is now Crewe. However, the arrival of the Grand Junction Railway heralded a new era, and Crewe was born. The settlement’s rapid expansion meant that it soon became an important and vibrant town. This comprehensive guide provides a fascinating insight into the rich and varied history of one of the Midlands’ youngest towns. Beloved views show the Crewe of old, reprinted so the reader can trace the town’s history in an engaging new way. With a map ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
History Tour
Condition
New
Weight
153g
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445648644
SKU
V9781445648644
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-11
About Peter Ollerhead
Peter Ollerhead runs Copnall Books on Meredith Street. He has written two other books on Crewe, and is a well-known figure in the area. After serving his apprenticeship at Rolls Royce from 1952 to 1958 Peter Ollerhead continued his employment there until he left in the mid '60s to pursue a career in teaching from which he has since retired. ... Read more
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