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Coalbrookdale: The Bangham Family Story
Coalbrookdale is a work of fiction based on the life of Joseph Bangham, living with his family in the Severn Gorge three hundred years ago. He worked for the Coalbrookdale ironworks when Abraham Darby was perfecting the use of coal in the production of iron. These developments facilitated the mass production of iron and as the technology spread, industry thrived. This was a pivotal moment in the history of the modern world. The story depicts the lives of an ordinary family living at an extraordinary time, in this district known as the 'cradle of the Industrial Revolution'. It traces the journey of the Bangham family as they move from Banghams Wood, where they have been coppicing and making charcoal for generations, across the Gorge to Coalbrookdale. Their way of life changes fundamentally, no longer dependent on the seasons, but on the demands of the furnace. As with any family there is joy as well as tragedy, all played out against the backdrop of the often brutal 18th Century in England, when even a child could be hanged for poaching a rabbit for the pot.
Book Details
- Publisher: Spellbrooktales
- Publish Date: Mar 10th, 2022
- Pages: 356
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.00in - 5.00in - 0.81in - 1.03lb
- EAN: 9781838426095
- Categories: • General
About the Author
Freeman, Marilyn: - Marilyn Freeman lives in Bedford with her husband. She began writing in 2020 and has written two previous novels: Karma; A Mystery in Paris A fatal accident and chance discovery propel Adrienne on a quest to discover what happened to her mother when she disappeared ten years previously. The story spans three decades, having its roots in the Nazi occupation of Paris. Secrets and Lives When Joan gave up her baby for adoption in 1972, she could have had no idea what consequences would follow decades later. When her son, now a man, re-enters her life without warning, tragedy ensues. The life John was forced to lead has left its mark on him and not even the love and acceptance of his half sister Sophie, living a comfortable life in Bath, can undo the harm done. All Marilyn's books are available at most online bookstores including Amazon. Web: www.spellbrooktales.com.
Praise for this book
"From a historical viewpoint the author did an excellent job depicting the realities of this time period. A talented writer and excellent story- teller." "All of the characters felt very authentic and real. Clear internal conflicts and complexities made them very believable." "This was beautifully done as a historical novel. The author's research and passion were obvious throughout the entirety of the novel and so enjoyable to see."