Forfar On This Day

A history of Forfar, Scotland, including its traditional market town and major manufacturing centers for linen and jute, with a focus on football, cricket, politics, and the Great War, accompanied by photographs and period advertisements.

Format: Hardback
Length: 780 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2021
Publisher: Zeticula Ltd

This is not a history of Forfar. Instead, it offers readers a glimpse, a sample, of what life was like on any given day of the year in a community that has been both a traditional market town and a major manufacturing center for linen and jute. There is no hierarchy in what has been chosen - World Wars are interspersed with Church socials and cycling events, the affairs of Forfar Athletic and Strathmore Cricket Club, tennis and golf. The facts and stories all have something to do with the town, and often its place in national history. Along the way, the reader will probably guess that the author is particularly interested in football, cricket, politics, and the Great War. The photographs are augmented by period advertisements from local traders and tradesmen, illustrating the development of the businesses - and the demands of their customers - created by the rise of the major industries.

Forfar, a town in Scotland, has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. It has been a traditional market town, a major manufacturing center for linen and jute, and a hub for various industries and activities. This essay aims to provide a glimpse into the daily life of Forfar during different periods, from the medieval era to the present day.

In the medieval era, Forfar was a small market town with a population of around 1,000 people. The town was known for its fairs and markets, which attracted traders and merchants from all over Scotland. The town's main industry was agriculture, with farmers growing crops such as wheat, barley, and oats. The town also had a few small industries, such as weaving and leather tanning. Life in the medieval era was simple and hard, with many people living in small cottages and working long hours in the fields.

As the centuries passed, Forfar grew and developed. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the town became a major manufacturing center for linen and jute. The town's textile industry was thriving, and many people were employed in the mills and factories. The town also had a growing population, with many new houses and buildings being built. Life in the 17th and 18th centuries was still hard, but there were some improvements in infrastructure and technology. The town had a few public houses and taverns, and there was a growing sense of community and social activity.

In the 19th century, Forfar continued to grow and develop. The town became a major transportation hub, with the Forth and Clyde Canal passing through the town. The canal was used for transporting goods such as coal, grain, and textiles, and it helped to boost the town's economy. The town also had a growing population, with many new houses and buildings being built. Life in the 19th century was still hard, but there were some improvements in infrastructure and technology. The town had a few public houses and taverns, and there was a growing sense of community and social activity.

In the 20th century, Forfar continued to grow and develop. The town became a major manufacturing center for electronics and engineering, with many companies such as IBM and Honeywell setting up factories in the town. The town also had a growing population, with many new houses and buildings being built. Life in the 20th century was more comfortable than in the past, with many people having access to electricity, running water, and other modern amenities. The town also had a growing sense of community and social activity, with many clubs and organizations being established.

In conclusion, Forfar has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. From its medieval origins as a small market town to its modern-day status as a major manufacturing center, Forfar has been a hub for various industries and activities. The town has experienced its share of challenges and changes, but it has always remained a vibrant and dynamic community. The essay has provided a glimpse into the daily life of Forfar during different periods, from the medieval era to the present day. It has shown how the town has grown and developed, and how it has remained a place of community and social activity.

Weight: 1538g
Dimension: 160 x 237 x 62 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849212199