Description: History of Farnworth and Kersley is a book written by Benjamin Thomas Barton and published in 1887. The book provides an in-depth historical account of the towns of Farnworth and Kersley, located in Greater Manchester, England. The author covers the development of the towns from their earliest beginnings to the late 19th century, detailing the social, economic, and political changes that shaped their growth.Barton begins by describing the prehistoric and Roman periods of the area, before moving on to the Anglo-Saxon and Norman eras. He then covers the growth of the textile industry in the 18th and 19th centuries, which had a significant impact on the towns' development. The book also includes information on notable figures from the area, such as the industrialist Samuel Fletcher and the politician William Hulton.The author provides a detailed overview of the towns' infrastructure, including their roads, canals, and railways, and discusses the impact these had on the local economy. He also covers the growth of the towns' religious and educational institutions, and the development of local government.Overall, History of Farnworth and Kersley is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of two important towns in Greater Manchester. It provides valuable insight into the social, economic, and political changes that shaped the area over several centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
