Description
This is the story of how and why a small Lancashire village on the banks of the River Wyre became a bustling port, market and textile town in the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries. A tale of life, work, adventures and voyages, this book tell of the ships, mariners, merchants, farmers and people of Poulton and the harbours of Wyer Water.
Why and how did this small market town become such an important port? Did many young Skippool and Poulton men leave to become mariners, and did they return? And what is the legacy for the town today?
The answers are all here in Graham Evans’ fascinating and detailed book, a real gem for those interested in Poulton, England’s maritime past, and local and family history.
• A once in a generation book for all households in Poulton and beyond
• Excellently researched local history
• Huge amounts of information and images that have never been seen before
• Local author, willing and very able to do talks etc.
Author: Graham Evans
Imprint: Palatine Books
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-910837-19-1
Extent: 224 pages
Format: 234 x 156mm
Illustrations: c.110
Pub. date: 25 November 2018
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