Bessbrook and Its Linen Mills: A Short Narrative of a Model Temperance Town
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Bessbrook and its Linen Mills: A Brief Narrative of a Model Temperance Town is a book that chronicles the development of the town of Bessbrook in Northern Ireland, famous for its linen mills and unique temperance initiative. The author, James Ewing Ritchie, describes in detail the history of this city, its economic development and the influence of the temperance movement on the lives of the residents.
In his book, Ritchie takes the reader through the historical events that helped create the unique community spirit in Besbrock. From the pioneering efforts of the linen magnates to the social reforms that changed the lives of local residents, the author explores various aspects of the city's history and its progressive approach to the problems of alcoholism and drug addiction.
Bessbrook and its Linen Mills is a fascinating window into the model town's past and its extraordinary achievements in industry and social innovation."
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- J. Ewing (James Ewing) Ritchie
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2016-08-21
- Title
- Bessbrook and Its Linen Mills: A Short Narrative of a Model Temperance Town
- Subject
- Bessbrook (Northern Ireland)
HV
Linen industry -- Northern Ireland -- Bessbrook
Temperance
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Bessbrook and its Linen Mills: A Brief Narrative of a Model Temperance Town is a book that chronicles the development of the town of Bessbrook in Northern Irela...