Lancashire Dialect Poetry: The People’s Voice in Verse captures the raw, and heartfelt spirit of everyday life through the words and rhythms of the people themselves. I’m endlessly fascinated by dialect poetry because it preserves the unique sounds, expressions, and humour of a place and time often overlooked in mainstream literature. It’s more than just… Read More lancashire dialect poetry: the people’s voice in verse
Hyde, once a bustling mill town nestled in the Tameside borough of Greater Manchester, played a significant role in Britain’s Industrial Revolution. Its red-brick chimneys and clattering looms were not only the soundtrack of progress but also the backdrop for stories of hardship, endurance, and resilience. Amidst this clamour, voices rose, quietly at first, then… Read More voices from the mills: the poets of hyde’s cotton industry
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Ashton Brothers’ cotton mills in Hyde, Cheshire, were significant employers in the region. A substantial portion of their workforce consisted of children. These young labourers endured challenging conditions, with their daily routines characterised by long hours, minimal wages, and exposure to hazardous environments. Living Conditions Many child… Read More Children Working in Ashton Brothers’ Cotton Mills in Hyde
Rachel Bakewell 