Category: History of Britain

Exploring the Origins of the Ashton Name: A Deep Connection To Tameside’s History

The name “Ashton” is prominent throughout Tameside, and its history stretches back to Anglo–Saxon England. Intrigued by the name’s significance in the area, I set out to learn more about its origins and the role it played in shaping local communities, particularly in places like Ashton-under-Lyne and Hyde. The Origins of the Ashton Name The… Read More Exploring the Origins of the Ashton Name: A Deep Connection To Tameside’s History

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Lancashire Mill Towns

I have been taking a look at a book called Lancashire Mill Town Traditions by W.R. Mitchell. The book is “based mainly on the heartland of Lancashire, in and the towns…” Manchester, Victoria, Bolton, Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Nelson and Colne. The introduction talks about the author’s views about “the voices of the older Lancashire folk… Read More Lancashire Mill Towns

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The First Day in the Mill – Lancashire Dialect

1ST JULY 2019 BY KATIE A textile artist whose work is inspired by the Lancashire cotton industry.  My name is Katie, a Lancashire Lass. Share my Stitchery journeys through Patchwork & Quilting, Embroidery, Felting, and the wonderful exhibitions I visit throughout the year. — ARNOLD’S ATTIC — Arnold’s family worked in the Lancashire textile mills for generations. I’m now custodian… Read More The First Day in the Mill – Lancashire Dialect

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Victorian Political Art and Social Reform in 19th-Century Britain

Can art change the future? In 19th-century Britain, many Victorians passionately believed art could change the future. As industrialisation swept through the country, bringing with it grinding poverty, overcrowded slums, and rising illness, artists began to look beyond beauty for beauty’s sake and instead, they asked: How can my work make a difference? For many,… Read More Victorian Political Art and Social Reform in 19th-Century Britain

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