Liverpool Cowkeepers

By Dave Joy

Discover the untold story of the Liverpool Cowkeepers, Yorkshire Dales farmers who transformed the city's milk supply.

In the mid-1800s, a wave of families left the Pennine Dales seeking a better life. Many found it in Liverpool, becoming Liverpool Cowkeepers. These resourceful individuals kept cows in their backyards, providing fresh milk to a rapidly growing city. Dave Joy traces their journey from rural farmers to urban entrepreneurs, highlighting their resilience and adaptability.

Explore the challenges they overcame, their innovative business practices, and their lasting impact on Liverpool's social and economic fabric. Liverpool Cowkeepers is a fascinating glimpse into a unique chapter of local and agricultural history, perfect for those interested in:

Local Liverpool historySocial history of the working classHistory of agriculture and food production

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445663228
• ISBN13: 9781445663227
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.3" x 6.5"