Loughborough at Work, 9781398120792
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Loughborough’s working past: trades, industry, and unexpected history unveiled.

Loughborough at Work

people and industries through the years

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  • Paperback

    96 pages

  • Release Date

    15 September 2025

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Summary

Loughborough at Work: A History of Industry and Innovation

The market and university town of Loughborough boasts a rich and often surprising history. In medieval times, its people toiled in agriculture and essential trades like blacksmithing, millwrighting, and stonemasonry. The town thrived thanks to its deep involvement in the woollen industry, and later, local figures played key roles in the Agricultural Revolution.

The Industrial Revolution dramatically reshaped Loughbor…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781398120792
ISBN-10:1398120790
Series:At Work
Author:Lynne Dyer
Publisher:Amberley Publishing
Imprint:Amberley Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:96
Release Date:15 September 2025
Weight:307g
Dimensions:234mm x 165mm
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About The Author

Lynne Dyer

Lynne is a retired higher education librarian and an alumna of Loughborough University. As a trained tour guide with a qualification in local history, she leads guided walks and shares her knowledge and love of Loughborough through presentations, written articles, and through her blog. Lynne has written several books about Loughborough for Amberley Publishing.

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