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Altrincham Through Time
Steven Dickens
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Description for Altrincham Through Time
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Altrincham has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 290.
The market town of Altrincham, historically a part of Cheshire but now part of the metropolitan borough of Trafford, has a rich history. The name Altrincham is derived from Old English, meaning the homestead of Aldhere's people. The Roman road to Chester ran through Altrincham, but there is no evidence that the Romans ever settled in the market town. Altrincham's market was created by charter in 1290 and in medieval times a court leet was established. The town eventually became a borough in 1886, with an elected council. Hamon de Massey was given land in the area ... Read more
The market town of Altrincham, historically a part of Cheshire but now part of the metropolitan borough of Trafford, has a rich history. The name Altrincham is derived from Old English, meaning the homestead of Aldhere's people. The Roman road to Chester ran through Altrincham, but there is no evidence that the Romans ever settled in the market town. Altrincham's market was created by charter in 1290 and in medieval times a court leet was established. The town eventually became a borough in 1886, with an elected council. Hamon de Massey was given land in the area ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Through Time
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445639017
SKU
V9781445639017
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Ref
99-28
About Steven Dickens
Steven John Dickens has a BA. Hons in History (Sheffield University) and an MA in Twentieth-Century History (Liverpool University) and is a retired charge nurse and college lecturer. He has always had an interest in local history and social history and has also lectured on the history of the NHS. He has previously written for several local history publications, genealogy ... Read more
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