Kearsley: An Illustrated History

by Simon Colley

Book Overview

The town of Kearsley, between Bolton and Manchester, has a rich and fascinating history. With around 500 pictures and 70,000 words this book attempts to convey how it has grown from a sparsely populated area comprising of no more than a few dozen farms and cottages to the busy and industrious town of today.

Early township records show many interesting details, such as land ownership and how relief was administered to the poor and needy, but...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782226540
• ISBN13: 9781782226543
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Paragon Publishing
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"