History Women in Estate Agency - the 1880s and 1890s In the 1880s estate agency was almost unheard of as a career for women, but times were changing.
History Willie George Allsop, 1882-1902 Willie George Allsop lived at 2 Canal Locks, Glascote, one of the Top Lock cottages. His father was Peter Allsop, a canal toll clerk.
History The History of Rothay Street, Leigh In 2023 I sold a house in Rothay Street. Here's the history I researched for the sellers and the new owners.
History Found drowned - Francis Herbert Bailey (1869-1884) The story of Francis Herbert Bailey (1869-1884 who was found drowned at Sydney Lock,
History Devizes Bathing Place on the Kennet and Avon Canal The idea of setting up a dedicated bathing area in the Kennet and Avon Canal first cropped up in print in 1860. Here's its history.
