Publisher's Synopsis
The town of Beeston as we know it today began life as an Anglo-Saxon settlement close to the banks of the River Trent. By the late eighteenth century the town had developed into a thriving textile centre. The nineteenth century saw a new mix of other industries, including famous names like the Humber Works and Boots the Chemist. This book, through photographs, documents and other images will reflect the change from an agricultural settlement to an industrial town that Beeston saw. Not only can we see architectural development, but the social impact brought about by these changes. Over the last decade Beeston has witnessed its greatest change. A modern transport revolution has been brought about by the introduction of an extension to Beeston of Nottingham CityÔÇÖs Tram Network. This work will not just record the historical change through old images, but is as much about recording for prosperity the current changes and their impact to Beeston.
