Into The Crucible

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This rich and well researched history of Widnes brings vividly to life the personalities and events of early days. It traces the development of industry and the effects of immigration, religion and sport on this fascinating social fabric. This book offers a key to understanding the growth of one of the small but most important towns of the Industrial Revolution.