Accrington Web - View Single Post

Mrs B · 08-02-2009, 20:41

As I don't live in Accrington, or even Lancashire, I am rather handicapped in finding good books about the history of Accrington, especially social history (yes, I know, the answer would be to take a trip over there - all in good time!)

What I would very much appreciate is recommendations of books about the history and social history of Accrington, which I am sure I will then be able to purchase from one of those internet site places which no doubt had better remain nameless.

I am currently particularly interested in the period from 1870 to 1910, although 1850 to 1920 would work too.

Subjects I would like to learn more about include:

Employment - cotton mills, cotton printers, iron works, Entwisle and Kenyon (Ewbanks)
Education - Church Schools, Board Schools and Night Schools
Housing
Local newspapers
Transport
Anything else you think I should know about

I want to educate and myself and learn more about the lives of my family in Accrington. Alternatively I could just bombard you with endless questions (although I am sure that will come in due course anyway!)

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

08-02-2009, 20:41	#1
Mrs B Junior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Yellowbelly Land Posts: 28 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Book Recommendations Please As I don't live in Accrington, or even Lancashire, I am rather handicapped in finding good books about the history of Accrington, especially social history (yes, I know, the answer would be to take a trip over there - all in good time!) What I would very much appreciate is recommendations of books about the history and social history of Accrington, which I am sure I will then be able to purchase from one of those internet site places which no doubt had better remain nameless. I am currently particularly interested in the period from 1870 to 1910, although 1850 to 1920 would work too. Subjects I would like to learn more about include: Employment - cotton mills, cotton printers, iron works, Entwisle and Kenyon (Ewbanks) Education - Church Schools, Board Schools and Night Schools Housing Local newspapers Transport Anything else you think I should know about I want to educate and myself and learn more about the lives of my family in Accrington. Alternatively I could just bombard you with endless questions (although I am sure that will come in due course anyway!) Any suggestions would be appreciated.