Author: SMITH, WILLIAM (1832-1907)
Title: The history and antiquities of Morley, in the west riding of the county of York / with upwards of one hundred illustrations
Description: London : Longmans. Green. & co. 1876. First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked green cloth. over bevelled boards. Gilt titles and motif to the front panel. with a single line gilt border. Spine bands worn with some small surface nicks. Panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed. Bumped corners. Some dust-toning evident to the prelims. otherwise pages are very clean and sound. Remains quite well-preserved overall. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 272 pages; Physical description: xii. 272 p : front.illus.plates. ports. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Morley (West Yorkshire. England) - History. West Riding of Yorkshire (England) - History. Salt. Titus. Sir. Wool industry - England - West Yorkshire - Morley. Contents: Historical notices -- Etymologies -- Boundaries -- Wapentake -- The lords of Morley -- Scenery and geological features -- Agriculture -- Domestic architecture -- Means of communication -- Local government -- Social condition and habits -- Ancient customs and amusements -- Biographical sketches -- Ecclesiastical history -- Literary and educational istitutions -- Industrial and provident societies -- The woollen and union cloth manufacture -- Appendices -- Index. by William Smith.Weight in Kg appr.:

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