
Longsight
The History Press Ltd
Will be published approx. on 14. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7524-4655-4 (ISBN)
Description
This fascinating collection of images explores Longsight over the past two centuries. It charts the town's rural beginnings, its expansion along Stockport Road - a busy route from the city of Manchester - and the coming of the railway, which made Longsight Manchester's busiest suburban station, welcoming countless visitors for Belle Vue Zoological Gardens. An exclusive estate, Victoria Park housed wealthy Manchester merchants, while nearby workers from the city centre crowded into terrace housing. Immigrants from Asia, Ireland and the Commonwealth followed, creating a cosmopolitan feel to Stockport Road, the schools and places of worship. Illustrated with family photographs, early postcards and ephemera, and featuring sections on all aspects of everyday life, including schooldays, work, sporting and leisure activities, events and celebrations, Longsight provides a unique insight into life in the town in days gone by.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Illustrations
ill
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 165 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7524-4655-4 (9780752446554)
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