Grantham at Work: People and Industries Through the Years

By John Pinchbeck

Explore the industries that shaped Grantham, Lincolnshire, and the lives of its people.

Grantham at Work delves into the industrial and economic history of this Lincolnshire town, from its roots as a wool trade center to its transformation during the Industrial Revolution. Discover the stories behind iconic businesses like Richard Hornsby & Sons, Aveling-Barford, and Ruston & Hornsby, and learn how they impacted the community. Through photographs and illustrations, trace Grantham's journey through two world wars and the postwar decline of manufacturing, and see how new industries have emerged to shape the town today.

This is for anyone interested in: Local history of Grantham and LincolnshireThe evolution of manufacturing and engineering industriesThe social and economic changes that have shaped working life

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445677636
• ISBN13: 9781445677637
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.1"