History

A History of Blackshaw written by Ged Haley (Secretary of SHED) in 2010.

1. Historical Research in Blackshaw Parish
2. Creation of the Parish and Topography
3. Early Times and the Pre Conquest Period
4. Post Norman Conquest and Medieval Times
5. The Development of the Dual Economy – Textiles and Farming
6. Early Industrialisation
7. Later Industrialisation
8. Chapel and Community
9. First World War
Conclusion: Modern Times

The story of Great Rock