Runcorn Through the Ages (e-bog) af Bradburn, Jean & John
Bradburn, Jean & John (forfatter)

Runcorn Through the Ages e-bog

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Runcorn's position on the Mersey was identified as early as 915, by the Saxon princess Ethelfleda. The fort was built at Castle Rock in order to defend against the Danish invaders. The site, known as Castle Rock, is just where the railway bridge now spans the river. Prosperity first came to Runcorn with the building of the Bridgewater Canal, which was completed in 1776; the start of Runcorn as ...
E-bog 94,21 DKK
Forfattere Bradburn, Jean & John (forfatter)
Udgivet 15 oktober 2014
Længde 96 sider
Genrer 1DDU-GB-ENC
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781445638812
Runcorn's position on the Mersey was identified as early as 915, by the Saxon princess Ethelfleda. The fort was built at Castle Rock in order to defend against the Danish invaders. The site, known as Castle Rock, is just where the railway bridge now spans the river. Prosperity first came to Runcorn with the building of the Bridgewater Canal, which was completed in 1776; the start of Runcorn as an industrial town. Heavy industry, such as soap and alkali works, soon moved in, as did major transportation links, including the Bridgewater Canal. Runcorn's history began with the Saxon settlement, and settlers have been arriving since. The Normans came, followed by the boatmen, the workers in the quarries and chemical works, and finally the residents of New Town, which permanently changed the look of the town. Runcorn has coped with change for the past 1,100 years, but has never lost its distinctive character.