Talk About Local is mapping part of the social history of the industrial era when whole towns would shut down for two week summer holiday together. For modern families, with busy schedules it’s kind of a dream that your entire family could be off … [Read more...] about Did your town have a 'factory fortnight' when everything shut down altogether? Tell us about it…
local history
Local history
Writing about local history brings out all sorts of people you just wouldn't expect. Every time I write a history piece at least one person with local links i have never heard of before contacts me out of the blue, either adding in their own … [Read more...] about Local history