This edition had all images removed.
Title:
History of Madeley
including Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, and Coalport
Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1880 _Wrekin Echo_ Office edition by David Price
Summary: "History of Madeley" by John Randall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the history of Madeley, including the neighboring areas of Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, and Coalport, from its early days through to contemporary times. The book highlights significant events, inventions, and the evolution of local industries, painting a picture of the area's development over the centuries. The opening of the book introduces the author’s intent to document the rich history of Madeley and its transformations from feudal times to the present. Randall discusses the historical significance of names and geographical features, detailing early life in Madeley during Norman times and the socioeconomic changes that occurred over the years. He also mentions the dissolution of the monasteries and the subsequent changes in land ownership, setting the stage for deeper explorations into the area's historical narrative and the notable families that shaped its past. The prelude indicates a dedication to preserving local traditions and recollections that might otherwise be forgotten. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Randall, John, 1810-1910
EBook No.: 62423
Published: Jun 19, 2020
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: Madeley (Shropshire, England) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
History of Madeley
including Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, and Coalport
Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1880 _Wrekin Echo_ Office edition by David Price
Summary: "History of Madeley" by John Randall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the history of Madeley, including the neighboring areas of Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, and Coalport, from its early days through to contemporary times. The book highlights significant events, inventions, and the evolution of local industries, painting a picture of the area's development over the centuries. The opening of the book introduces the author’s intent to document the rich history of Madeley and its transformations from feudal times to the present. Randall discusses the historical significance of names and geographical features, detailing early life in Madeley during Norman times and the socioeconomic changes that occurred over the years. He also mentions the dissolution of the monasteries and the subsequent changes in land ownership, setting the stage for deeper explorations into the area's historical narrative and the notable families that shaped its past. The prelude indicates a dedication to preserving local traditions and recollections that might otherwise be forgotten. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Randall, John, 1810-1910
EBook No.: 62423
Published: Jun 19, 2020
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: Madeley (Shropshire, England) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.