Peterborough at Work: People and Industries Through the Years

by June And Vernon Bull

Peterborough's origins can be traced back to ancient settlements on dry land by the River Nene after the building of the medieval cathedral. Its main growth period started in the nineteenth century when it became a railway city and a major industrial centre. It was particularly known for brickmaking and the London Brick Company's factory supplied bricks for the whole country, but other industries were also important, including prominent names such...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1398110051
• ISBN13: 9781398110052
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages