A History of Preston Guild
Title | A History of Preston Guild PDF eBook |
Author | William Dobson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 368 |
Release | 1862 |
Genre | Preston (Lancashire, England) |
ISBN |
A History of Preston in Amounderness
Title | A History of Preston in Amounderness PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Wordsworth Clemesha |
Publisher | |
Pages | 398 |
Release | 1912 |
Genre | Preston (Lancashire, England) |
ISBN |
Preston in the First World War
Title | Preston in the First World War PDF eBook |
Author | David Huggonson |
Publisher | Amberley Publishing Limited |
Pages | 187 |
Release | 2014-04-15 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1445618761 |
The First World War for the people of Preston. Publication ties in with the centenary year of the outbreak of the First World War.
The English Historical Review
Title | The English Historical Review PDF eBook |
Author | Mandell Creighton |
Publisher | |
Pages | 914 |
Release | 1900 |
Genre | Electronic journals |
ISBN |
The Arkwrights
Title | The Arkwrights PDF eBook |
Author | R. S. Fitton |
Publisher | Manchester University Press |
Pages | 356 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Cotton manufacture |
ISBN | 9780719026461 |
Richard Arkwright was born in Preston in 1732. He married Patience Holt in 1755 and had a son, Richard, in the same year. After Patience's death in 1756, he married Margaret Biggens in 1761. He passed away in 1792, and was buried at Smelting Mill Green, close to Cromford Bridge.
The Wharncliffe Companion to Preston
Title | The Wharncliffe Companion to Preston PDF eBook |
Author | David Hunt |
Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
Pages | 377 |
Release | 2005-09-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1783408383 |
Aimed at visitors and residents alike, this companion to the history of Preston is an indispensable reference guide to the long, varied and sometimes surprising story of the city. Essential information on the people, places and events that played key roles in the story is presented in a convenient A to Z format. Famous and notorious individuals are portrayed here, dramatic, sometimes tragic events are remembered, and familiar local myths and legends are explored. The volume is a source of fascinating insights into Preston's past and should provide answers to frequently asked historical questions - the whos, wheres and whys that make up the rich history of the city.
A History of Blackburn
Title | A History of Blackburn PDF eBook |
Author | Wm. A. Abram |
Publisher | Lulu.com |
Pages | 644 |
Release | 2013-05-12 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1291783237 |
Seen by many as the definitive book on Blackburn and its surrounding towns. It has been lovingly re-printed by Heritage Publications. The book details the old manor houses, its gentry as well as comprehensive information of Blackburn's surrounding towns and villages. Discover the archaeology of the district; the narrative of local transactions of the great Civil War, including important battles; memorials of men of public fame sprung from the Parish; and in illustrations of early domestic architecture in several of the areas fine old halls and mansions. A History of Blackburn, Town and Parish is a must for all who wish to discover Blackburn and its area.