Keighley is an old town. A significant manor by the time of Domesday Book -
when they called it "Chichleai", though we cannot know how they pronounced it -
it was granted a market charter by Edward I as early as 1305 and by Tudor times
the textile trade had taken root, though it was not until the 19th century that
power-driven machinery in 'mills' brought a rapid population increase.
Since then the town has seen great changes, most of which were recorded by
the newly-invented camera and the author, himself a keen photograph, has
gathered a superb selection of images of old Keighley to illustrate this
well-researched account of the town's history, from its beginnings.
Contents:
List of Illustrations
Early Keighley
Buying and Selling
Church and Chapel
Civic Affairs
Earning a Living
Education
Keighley at War
Keighley's Changing Face
People and Places
Public Houses
Publuc Services
Royal Visits
Somewhere to Live
Sports and Pastimes
Town Centre
Transport
Around and About
Bibliography
Index
Reviews:
"... His eye for a good picture has been put to splendid use in this attractive book ..." Telegraph & Argus
