A History of the County of Stafford (Edited by M.W. Greenslade Edited by J.G. Jenkins ) 9780197227152


	A History of the County of Stafford Volume II with index to Volumes I & II Edited by M.W. Greenslade Edited by J.G. Jenkins $115.00 Availability: Available Quantity: Email to a Friend Add to Wish List This volume is concerned mainly with the industrial history of Staffordshire. It not only includes a full treatment of pottery and other major industries such as mining, engineering and the various metal trades, but also deals with the textiles of Leek, the boots and shoes of Stafford, the sadd-lery of Walsall, and the beer of Burton. Other industries include quarrying, glass-making, saltworking and brickmaking. An important allied topic is the development of communications, and chapters are de-voted to the history of roads, canals and railways. The volume also includes an account of the forests of Staffordshire, notably Cannock, Kinver and Needwood. Finally there are chapters on the major sports of the county-foxhunting, horse-racing, cricket, and football. Details First Published: 01 Jan 1967 13 Digit ISBN: 9780197227152 Pages: 458 Size: 30.5 x 20.8 Binding: Hardback Imprint: Victoria County History Series: Victoria County History Subject: Modern History BIC Class: HBLL Details updated on 02 Sep 2010

A History of the County of Stafford