{"product_id":"leicester-at-work-stephen-butt-9781445677453","title":"Leicester at Work: People and Industries Through the Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the industrial evolution of Leicester and its people through the years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeicester at Work\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the vibrant history of this East Midlands city, from its pre-industrial roots to its modern-day reinvention. Discover how the construction of the Grand Union Canal and the arrival of the railway spurred dramatic industrial growth, transforming Leicester into a hub for hosiery, textiles, and footwear manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough contemporary photographs and illustrations, witness the city's journey through industrial booms and the challenges of post-war decline. Learn how Leicester adapted, attracting new service and manufacturing businesses through its academic-industrial connections. This is a must-read for anyone interested in local history, industrial development, and the resilience of a city and its people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Butt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1445677458\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781445677453\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberley Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Stephen Butt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49082764820735,"sku":"9781445677453","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/leicester-at-work-stephen-butt-9781445677453","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}