Sheffield in the Eighteenth Century
Details:
- Author(s) Leader, R E
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1901
- Pages 362pp; illus
- Publisher Sheffield Independent Press
- Place Published Sheffield
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Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:
Wide ranging history with much on the city's economic life including chapters: 'Trades of Hallamshire, their rise and growth [pp62-88]; 'Distribution - packhorses, coaches, chapmen and merchants' [pp89-112]; 'Amusements, learning and literature' [pp113-33]; 'Theatres and music' [pp134-49]; 'Streets, shops and markets' [pp150-73]; 'Cutlers' Halls and the Cutlers' Company ...' [pp220-44]; 'Mercers, booksellers, workhouses and bridges' [pp308-28]