A guide to the industrial archaeology of cheshire

Nevell, MD; George, D

Abstract

This is a guide and overview of the surviving industrial archaeology remains within Cheshire, UK. It covers the years 1600 to 2000 and reviews 307 Industrial Period sites in six main sections: cornmills; textiles, silk; textiles cotton; minerals, chemicals and engineering; ports and canals; and transport. A summary of each industry is given along with a brief history of the development of industrial archaeology research. It also studies Cheshire's importance to and role within the British Industrial Revolution.

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: Sep 3, 2014
• Deposit Date: Feb 2, 2015
• ISBN: 9780956025135
• Publisher URL: http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Guide-Industrial-Archaeology-Cheshire/dp/0956025137
• Additional Information: Funders : Association for Industrial Archaeology