Rotherham: A Potted History

by James Barker

Rotherham's history dates back to a Roman fort by the River Don, through its mining and industrial past, particularly its steelworks, to today's busy town in Yorkshire. In the Middle Ages, much of the area around Rotherham was deer parks owned by local lords, and traditional crafts such as coppicing, charcoal burning, milling and tanning were practised by the community. Coal mining, iron production and glass-making were also local industries and these...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1398114952
• ISBN13: 9781398114951
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages