Retford Review Volume 15: Retford in the 19th Century

Description

The course of the 1800s greatly shaped Retford’s present identity as an attractive market town, unique within its region.  This volume looks at growth prior to the 19th century, economic development in the first part of the 19th century, social changes brought about by urbanisation, the effects of the railways and the agricultural depression.  119pp, illus. with maps, photos and diagrams, A4 format