Coal Merchants of Rugby. A history and family history
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- Author(s) Frearson, John P H
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2013
- Pages 79pp; illus
- Publisher The author
- Place Published Rugby
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Written by a family historian and enthusiast. Provides some general information about the trade in Rugby from the early 19th century but focuses especially on the experience of families involved in the trade: the Jones family of Brownsover; the Jeffery family; the Jeayes family; and especially the Babbedge family which is covered at length. Also covers specific firms: those of the Beasley and Hands families; Jeayes, Beasley & Kasner; Joseph Ellis & Son Ltd. Uses a range of local sources, most notably trade directories