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From Congleton and District’s Past, part 2

Description

A second collection of local traditions including, the village of Marton, the Flying Flea in Congleton, the floating island of Redesmere, and the cinemas of Congleton.

Author: Peter Boon

Booklet size: A5

The Chemists of West Street (1850-1915)

West Street in Congleton links Swan Bank at its west end to West Road at its east end. Perusal of the trade directories reveals that only five chemists and druggists occupied premises in West Street during the years 1850-1915.

The Village of Astbury

According to the Domesday book of 1086, Astbury was more important and larger than neighbouring Congleton...

My Grandmother’s House

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

The Chemists of Lawton & Moor Streets (1834-1968)

The chemists who operated in Lawton Street and Moor Street, Congleton, in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Geology and Geography of Congleton and District

How the geology of Congleton has influenced its development.

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.