Sharpe, Michael
Tracing Your Potteries Ancestors: A Guide for Family & Local Historians
Tracing Your Potteries Ancestors: A Guide for Family & Local Historians
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Tracing Your Potteries Ancestors is a handbook that provides a fascinating insight into the history of North Staffordshire, dominated by the pottery industry. It is an essential guide for anyone researching the lives of individuals or families connected with the area, bringing together all the relevant local and national archives. It charts the transition of the Six Towns from scattered farming communities to a thriving industrial conurbation and explores the lives and experiences of ordinary people in this extraordinary landscape.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2019
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Tracing Your Potteries Ancestors is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to uncover their North Staffordshire roots. Authored by Michael Sharpe, the book offers a captivating glimpse into the history of this region, which for centuries was dominated by the pottery industry. The six pottery towns of Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton, and Longton form the central narrative of the book. Sharpe's handbook serves as a indispensable guide for researchers exploring the lives of individuals or families connected to the area, providing a comprehensive compilation of local and national archives for the first time.
Through a series of concise and informative chapters, the book delves into the lives and experiences of ordinary people in this remarkable landscape. It charts the transformation of the Six Towns from scattered farming communities to a thriving industrial hub. The book explores various aspects of urban life, including the living conditions of the poor, health and welfare, the influence of religion, migration, education, leisure pursuits, and the devastating impact of war. It also provides an in-depth explanation of the various archives and sources available to family history researchers, empowering them to uncover the rich tapestry of their ancestors' lives.
Weight: 566g
Dimension: 235 x 172 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526701275
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