Publications of the Thoresby Society : 2014, Second Series, Volume 24 Miscellany
2014
Book
Total copies: 1
'Miscellany' for 2014 is an eclectic volume with subjects ranging from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. The book commences with George Newton's examination of early coal mining in Leeds from 1560-1700. This is followed by Margaret Pullan's graphic account of Josiah Fearne, the only Lord of the Manor of Leeds to be hanged. Susan Chell then investigates the clothier families of Horsforth from 1841-1881. Roy Yates celebrates 150 years of the Leeds Church Extension Society whilst Helen Jones presents a detailed description of the Leeds Association of Girls' Clubs 1904-1944. David Thorton concludes the volume with a brief history of Leeds and the First World War.
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Edition:
Volume 24, 2014
Imprint:
United Kingdom : The Thoresby Society (The Leeds Historical Society), 2014
Collation:
140pp : Paperback / softback; various black & white photographs & illustrations ; 218mm x 150mm x 10mm
Series title:
Publications of the Thoresby Society ; 2014 Second Series Volume 24
ISBN:
9780900741746
Dewey class:
929.3
Language:
English
BRN:
631972