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The Geology and Geography of Congleton and District

Description

All communities are the product of the landscape in which they are situated. The booklet examines the Geology of the Congleton area and how it has influenced the local landscape and the industries, such as tanning, textile manufacture and silica sand extraction, which grew up in and around the town.

Author: Peter Boon

Booklet size: A5

The Chemists of Mill Street (1831-1987)

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

Congleton’s Ancient Pubs

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

Early History of Congleton Pt 1: Prehistoric to Roman

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

Whitemoor to Mow Cop – The Cheshire/Staffordshire Border

From the siege of Biddulph Hall to the building of Mow Cop Castle, the story of a fascinating part of Staffordshire and Cheshire.

The Chemists of Bridge Street (1832-1946)

The chemists which operated in Bridge Street, Congleton, in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Congleton in the 16th and 17th centuries

How growing prosperity influenced the development of Congleton and the surrounding area.