Christopher Collier
A Place Apart: Hebden Bridge as seen through the eyes of the Spencer family in the late 19th century
A Place Apart: Hebden Bridge as seen through the eyes of the Spencer family in the late 19th century
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The textile industry in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, thrived in the nineteenth century, making clothes for working men. A Place Apart, written by a descendant of the Spencer family, offers a perspective on life and attitudes during the Victorian era, focusing on the town's social and industrial history.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2024
Publisher: The Choir Press
The textile industry in the nineteenth century transformed the Pennines, and one small Yorkshire town, Hebden Bridge, left its mark. Nestled below the moors, at the junction of two rivers, it thrived in manufacturing clothing for hardworking men. A Place Apart, a captivating book, weaves the story of the town through the experiences of three generations of the Spencer family. Mills dominated the landscape, alongside non-conformist chapels that provided a moral compass to people's lives. Education became accessible to all, and as working hours relaxed, individuals had ample time to unwind and enjoy themselves.
However, the book's significance was heightened in 1901 when the daughter of Joseph Spencer, a successful local tailor, fell pregnant with a local lad. Reputations had to be preserved, and the family relocated. The business continued, but eventually closed in 1907.
Written by a descendant of the Spencer family, this comprehensive portrait of the area's social and industrial history features firsthand accounts, authoritative source material, and contemporary illustrations. It offers an engaging and well-researched study of a town and its people during a period of immense change.
Weight: 430g
Dimension: 151 x 230 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789633795
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