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History of Saddleworth 1828 - James Butterworth

James Butterworth’s History of Saddleworth
contains a history of Saddleworth from the
earliest times followed by a description of the
parish.  As a knowledgeable local man
Butterworth was able to give a fascinating and
detailed picture of Saddleworth at that date.

The Society is now republishing Butterworth’s

History in a fine facsimile edition. 

IIn addition it includes an extensive introduction by Dr Robert Poole, who is an expert on the period, a contributor to the new Dictionary of National Biography and co-author of a book on Butterworth and his son Edwin.

The Butterworth histories of Ashton and Oldham have already been republished and now this edition fittingly complements them.  It is an important addition to the bookshelves of local historians and lovers of Saddleworth.

The book is now available for purchase.

Standard edition: Approx 9¼ x 5¼ inches, pages 86 plus introduction, hard back bound in buckram, printed on library quality paper, with dust jacket.

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Standard edition           £13.95   each

Postage etc  £1.85      Total    £

(free delivery within Saddleworth)

Standard overseas        post paid    $32

Please return to: N Barrow (SHS), Carr Farm Cottage, Diggle, Saddleworth OL3 5ND

SADDLEWORTH VILLAGES

Presently out of stock. Reprint planned.

Illustrated with over one hundred pen and ink drawings by society member, Geoff Toms of Morley, Derbyshire, this hardback book celebrates the many and various features to be seen in the Saddleworth Villages.

The accompanying text by Society members Neil Barrow, Mike Buckley, Alan Petford and Jean Sanders traces the development of the Saddleworth villages, and the part played in their development by the industrial revolution, particularly improved  road communications and the rapidly expanding textile industry.   The drawings not only focus on local village architecture but the people and events, both familiar and the less familiar,  that have helped shape the villages as we see them today.   Saddleworth has a fascinating heritage, which is often passed by. This book is a unique companion guide to what are now some of the most fascinating and picturesque places in the South Pennines.

The eight chapters cover  the villages of Delph,  Denshaw,  Diggle, Dobcross,  Grasscroft, Greenfield, Lydgate,  Roughtown, Springhead and Uppermill.  Hard back cloth 174 pages.

Price £14.95
Postage £4.00 (U.K.)

Other Countries - please enquire

Order your copy today from:

Graham Griffiths, 6 Slackcote, Delph, Saddleworth, Yorks.  OL3 5AA.

Sterling cheques should be made payable to Saddleworth Historical Society and crossed a/c payee.

 

Dobcross Manor House

George Shaw Font, Uppermill

                  

Georgian Shop Fronts, Delph