Glyn Hughes
Millstone Grit
Millstone Grit
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Millstone Grit is a 50-mile walk through the West Riding and East Lancashire, exploring the industrial towns and moors. Glyn Hughes was shocked by the impact of industry on the natural world but found beauty in its special landscapes and came to love the people who lived in them. This new edition will find readers keen to rediscover his vision of the north.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Little Toller Books
Millstone Grit is a captivating fifty-mile journey through the West Riding and East Lancashire, delving into the industrial towns and moors. Glyn Hughes, hailing from the Cheshire countryside, was profoundly struck by the profound impact of industry on the natural world upon relocating to the Pennines. However, over time, he discovered a unique beauty in these landscapes and developed a deep affection for the people who called them home.
In Millstone Grit, the author embarks on a profound exploration of the specific culture of place. The book includes chapters on Methodism and the Luddites, featuring insightful interviews with millworkers and a thoughtful examination of the emergence of an urban working-class consciousness. Hughes' writing is characterized by his keen observance, meticulousness, poetic flair, and directness, making this new edition an enticing opportunity for readers to revisit his captivating vision of the north.
ISBN-13: 9781915068033
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