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Congleton in 1930

Description

In 1980 Colin Jones invited a group of Congleton residents to write about what they remembered of Congleton fifty years age (1930). This booklet includes Albert Saywell’s thoughts on ‘Changes in Education’ , A Wood talking about ‘ My School Days’, Edwin Cross’s ‘Country Cottage Memories’, ‘Recollections’ by L Hulme, ‘Public Health and Housing’ by Julie Thornhill and ‘How it Was’ at work by John Campbell.

Author: Colin Jones

Booklet size: A5

Early History of Congleton Pt 1: Prehistoric to Roman

Congleton from Prehistoric times to the end of the Roman era.

Early History of Congleton Pt 2: The Anglo-Saxons and the Normans

The history of Congleton at the time of the Domesday Book

The Old Mill 1752-2003

A history of Congleton's largest and oldest silk mill

My Grandmother’s House

The story of life in the author's grandmother's house, a Victorian "Tunnel-Back" terraced house in Congleton.

Congleton’s Ancient Pubs

A short history of four of Congleton's oldest public houses.

The Chemists of High Street (1809-1926)

The trade directories for the period 1816 – 1927 reveal that many chemists and druggists have occupied premises in High Street.