Uncover the hidden stories of a Lancashire town!Sue Gerrard delves into the fascinating heritage of St Helens, from its beginnings as four townships to its industrial boom and beyond.
Explore the town's pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution, the rise of glassmaking and coal mining, and the birth of the world's first passenger railway and navigable canal. Discover the legacies of industrial giants like Pilkington Glass and Beecham's Pills, and the sporting and entertainment figures who called St Helens home.
Secret St Helensreveals the historical buildings, local landmarks, and the town's surprising influence on the 2012 London Olympics. Perfect for local history enthusiasts and anyone seeking to uncover the hidden gems of this Lancashire borough.
A fascinating exploration of the history of the town of St Helens and the secrets which lie within its remarkable heritage.
Sue Gerrardhas worked as a chartered librarian, a journalist and a lecturer at the University Centre, St. Helens. She currently teaches online for the National Collegiate of Colleges. Sue has written four local history books, nine books of poetry, a collection of ghost stories, and two novellas. She performs her own work and has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival and Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. She co-wrote the musicalThe Childe of Haleand regularly exhibits her work as part of "The Poet and the Painter."
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