The history of Greater Manchester is layered and complex, but one often-overlooked aspect of its administrative past is the Salford Hundred — a term that once defined a vast and influential region in south-east Lancashire, long before the modern city boundaries we know today. What Was a ‘Hundred’? In medieval England, a hundred was an… Read More the salford hundred: a forgotten division of northern england
The Ashton family has already been a significant focus of my previous writings, however I do believe it is crucial to look further and contextualise their role in the development of Gee Cross and Hyde, as well as their contribution to the textile industry. The Ashtons were instrumental in shaping the economic and industrial landscape… Read More the growth to gentry for the ashton family
When we think of the Industrial Revolution in the North of England, cotton mills and towering chimneys often spring to mind. But behind the scenes, it was water—not just steam—that quietly powered progress. In this post, I’m exploring the fascinating history of Hyde Waterworks and how Manchester Corporation’s hydraulic power system transformed industry, infrastructure, and… Read More hydraulic heritage: hyde waterworks and manchester’s hidden power network
This article is an interesting look at Lincoln and Manchester during the time of the Cotton Famine. In 1863, The US President wrote to the ‘working men of Manchester’ thanking them for their anti-slavery stance In an age when cotton was king and Manchester’s textile mills were dressing the world, great fortunes were made many… Read More Lincoln’s Great Debt to Manchester
Rachel Bakewell 