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Title: Leek History Tour Condition: New Author: Neil Collingwood Format: Paperback Type: Paperback ISBN-10: 1445657716 EAN: 9781445657714 ISBN: 9781445657714 Publisher: Amberley Publishing Genre: Home Garden & Pets Release Date: 15/04/2020 Description: Leek is the main town of the Staffordshire Moorlands and the most important centre on the south-western edge of the Peak District. It stands on a hill in a large bend in the River Churnet and is locally known as ‘the Queen of the Moorlands’. In the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the town expanded as it became a centre of silk weaving, with several large mills being built, but the industry no longer survives.In Leek History Tour, local author Neil Collingwood guides readers through the streets of the town and shows how it has changed across the decades. This pocket-sized illustrated guide offers fascinating glimpses of the changing face of the town and the way of life for past generations. With the help of a handy location map, readers can explore the streets, buildings and landmarks for themselves, as well as discovering hidden aspects of Leek’s heritage. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 168mm Item Length: 124mm Item Weight: 159g Book Series: History Tour Release Year: 2020 Missing Information?
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