Medway Towns at Work: People and Industries Through the Years

By Philip MacDougall

Explore the rich industrial heritage of the Medway Towns and the lives of its workers through the years.

The Medway Towns' history is deeply intertwined with its large-scale military-industrial complex, including the dockyard, military barracks, and fortifications. This book delves into the industries that provided employment for the people of Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, Rochester, and Strood, as well as the supporting service industries.

Discover the abundance of cement and brickworks, barge makers, breweries, engineering workshops, and clothing manufacturers that thrived in the area. Learn about household names like Short Brothers of Rochester and Aveling & Porter of Strood, and gain insights into the daily life of the Medway Towns at work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445670925
• ISBN13: 9781445670928
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages