Well it is pretty much here. The Story of Chorlton-Cum-Hardy will be on November 7th 2012.*
“This richly illustrated history exposes every aspect of life in Chorlton-cum-Hardy.
Drawing on contemporary accounts, Government documents, newspapers, reports, antiquarian books and recent academic work, it debunks many myths about the town – and unearths some surprising truths along the way.
Local historian Andrew Simpson takes the reader to the rural cottages and houses of the past, many of which disappeared only recently and some which are still local landmarks today.
Revealing the close links between rural communities and the city and chapters on farming, local industries, shops and pubs, health, wealth and poverty, children, housework and housing, churches, entertainments and sports, crime, politics and all manner of other topics, it will delight residents and visitors alike.”
I am not sure what else to say. Rather think the publishers have said it all.
Now I have promised stories about how the book came about and these along with details of the launch will be appear later in the month. But the book signing will be in the Horse and Jockey and Chorlton Book Shop have kindly agreed to organise the evening.
So more later.
*ISBN: 9781860776717; RRP: £18.99, The History Press Ltd, The Mill, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 2QG
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