The Fieldens and their legacy in Todmorden
Anne Mealia
- Regions:
- West Yorkshire, Lancashire
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £45
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 5th July 2024
There's hardly any aspect of life in 19th century Todmorden that the Fieldens didn't influence in some way: work, religion, education and even sport. They commissioned a number of very striking buildings by architect John Gibson and the Fieldens' influence is still felt in the town today.
This talk explores the colourful characters that built up the Fielden enterprise from small scale weaving, through radical politics and an unhappy marriage to untold wealth and success.
Views: 139 | Enquiries: 0About Anne Mealia
Anne Mealia is a professional genealogist and historical researcher and has been running her own business, Evergreen Ancestry, for over ten years. She is a member of the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) and has carried out research for Who Do You Think You Are and was Archives Researcher for the Channel 4 documentary The Queen’s lost family. She is a guide with Calderdale Heritage Walks and regularly leads walks in the Todmorden area.
Anne offers in person talks in West Yorkshire and East Lancashire and online talks anywhere.
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