A history of the Cragg Vale area
Lee, Glyn2023
Book
Total copies: 7
'A History of the Cragg Vale Area', looks at various aspects of the area's fascinating history, which can be traced back to at least medieval times. Written by local historian Glyn Lee, the book covers such topics as the Erringden Deer Park, which was created for the sporting pleasure of Earl Warenne, some time from the early 12th century onwards.By the mid-18th century the Cragg Vale areas had become known as 'Coiners Country' on account of the number of local people involved in the illegal practice of clipping and making counterfeit money. The story of 'King' David Hartley, the leader of this infamous gang of 'Cragg Coiners', is discussed in some detail.Throughout the 19th century, the cotton mills of Cragg Vale provided much needed employment in the community and an increasing wealth for its mill-owning families, such as the Hinchliffe's and the Greenwood's. Other topics discussed include, transport, religion, education, shops, leisure and sport. Cragg Vale's inns and beer houses also features in the book along with aspects of the first and second world wars, the Cragg Spa and walks around Cragg Vale.'A History of the Cragg Vale Area' is well illustrated throughout with old and new photographs and should appeal to local historians and residents of Calderdale.
Main title:
A history of the Cragg Vale area / Written by Glyn Lee
Author:
Imprint:
Mytholmroyd : Lee Valley Publications, 2023
Collation:
65pp : Paperback / softback; various black & white & colour photographs and illustrations ; 210mm x 150mm
Dewey class:
942.746
Language:
English
BRN:
660555