Industrial Derbyshire. Transport

Derbyshire played an important part in the history of Britain’s industrial development. The Romans mined lead here and from medieval times coal mining, iron working and the manufacture of pottery were all important. 

Michael Smith tells the fascinating story of the inventors, entrepreneurs and artisans who contributed to the Industrial Revolution in Derbyshire.

This ebook only publication is an abridged version of the Industrial Derbyshire publication which can be found in its entirety as an ebook and as a hardback.

It includes the industries of:
Canals
Railways
Motor Car Manufacture
Aviation
Turnpike Trusts