Morison offers a biographical account of the Quaker minister Robert Swain, highlighting his contributions to the abolitionist movement and the society of friends. Drawing on primary sources and personal recollections, Morison paints a vivid portrait of a man dedicated to social justice and spiritual truth.
Robert Swain outlines the history of the canal in part one of this book, from its construction through its trading days, to its demise and then rebirth as an invaluable leisure resource. Part two is a guide to the entire canal today, pointing out and explaining the hundreds of fascinating features to be seen along its length.
This title contains approximately 100 detailed period photographs from the Francis Frith archive with extended captions and full introduction. Suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers, the book includes a voucher for a free mounted print of any photograph shown in the book.
A History and Celebration of the Town
A collection of approximately 100 detailed period photographs from the Francis Frith archive with extended captions and full introduction, this volume should be suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers. It includes a voucher for a free mounted print.