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Congleton Characters of the Past

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Every community has had its interesting characters. This booklet will introduce you to some of Congleton’s including Amos Broadhurst of Astbury, Margaret Ward (martyr), John Wilson (Town Clerk) Lizzie Stokes, The bogus Countess of Congleton, Lady Warburton, and some Congleton ghosts.

Author:  Peter Boon

Booklet size A5

Congleton Characters of the Past

£1.20

A martyr, a town clerk, a bogus countess and some ghosts, among other fascinating characters from Congleton

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