Description

The History of Macclesfield is a comprehensive account of the town of Macclesfield, located in Cheshire, England, written by John Corry in 1817. The book provides a detailed overview of the town's history, including its early origins as a medieval market town, its growth during the Industrial Revolution, and its development as a center of the silk industry. Corry also covers the town's social, economic, and political history, including its role in the English Civil War and its connections to the wider region of Cheshire. The book is notable for its extensive use of primary sources, including local records, manuscripts, and contemporary accounts, which provide a rich and detailed picture of life in Macclesfield over several centuries. The History of Macclesfield is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Cheshire, the Industrial Revolution, or the social and economic history of England in the 18th and 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.