The Rise of the English Town, 1650-1850This volume examines the growth and development of English towns in the critical period between 1650 and 1850. Christopher Chalklin surveys market and county towns, port and manufacturing centres, new dockyard towns, spas and seaside resorts. He discusses house and public building, education, work and leisure activities, public duties and politics, and contrasts the emerging middle classes with the artisan and labouring masses. This concise study draws especially on recent publications incorporating new knowledge and interpretations. It will be a valuable resource for students of economic, social and urban history. |
Contents
The rise of urban England 16501750 | 1 |
Urban prosperity and change 16501750 | 5 |
The expansion of English towns 17501850 | 9 |
Manufacturing towns ports and resorts | 12 |
Some general aspects of urban life | 17 |
Wealth incomes and living standards | 20 |
Means of livelihood | 23 |
Population density and social segregation | 26 |
education and training religion and living and working conditions | 48 |
The elite and middle orders entertainment social relations and public duties | 55 |
Town government and politics | 58 |
The lower orders | 66 |
Schooling beliefs and amusements | 68 |
Crime and violence | 70 |
The rise of working clubs and unions | 72 |
Conclusion | 76 |
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