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From Congleton and District’s Past, part 5

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A fifth collection of stories relating to Congleton and the surrounding district including, John Nash Peake, artist, architect and brick manufacturer; Congleton Airport; Joe Wood – a Congleton character; the early involvement of the NSPCC; Somerford Hall camp school; celebration of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee; Congleton earthquakes; the opening of Congleton Park; an 18th century murder; and an advertisement of 1908.

Author:  Peter Boon

Booklet size:  A5

From Congleton and District’s Past, part 5

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A fifth collection of local stories, including Congleton earthquakes, the opening of Congleton Park and an 18th century murder.

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