Reservoir navvies in East Lancashire
Catherine Rousseau
- Regions:
- Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 4th October 2024
- Tagged:
- Social History
The talk investigates the documentary, photographic and archaeological evidence of the navvies who constructed reservoirs in the area around Burnley, Lancashire at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century. From disease to disasters, the life of the navvies was a fascinating section of social history.
Views: 128 | Enquiries: 1About Catherine Rousseau
I've a life long interest in archaeology and history and I am a graduate of the University of York. I have experience in excavation, guiding walks and speaking to groups. A former teacher with 25 years experience, I was the chair of local community archaeology groups. I have given talks at the East Lancashire Western Front Association. I am particularly interested in the industrial archaeology and social history of the area around Burnley, Lancashire, and the First World War.
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