02099cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500760014326400510021930000470027033600260031733700260034333800360036950000310040550800740043652011660051053400450167665300450172185600430176662423UtSlPG20260610134434.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aRandall, John,d1810-191010aHistory of Madeley :bincluding Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, and Coalport 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-06-19  aTranscribed from the 1880 _Wrekin Echo_ Office edition by David Price  a"History of Madeley" by John Randall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the history of Madeley, including the neighboring areas of Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, and Coalport, from its early days through to contemporary times. The book highlights significant events, inventions, and the evolution of local industries, painting a picture of the area's development over the centuries.  The opening of the book introduces the author’s intent to document the rich history of Madeley and its transformations from feudal times to the present. Randall discusses the historical significance of names and geographical features, detailing early life in Madeley during Norman times and the socioeconomic changes that occurred over the years. He also mentions the dissolution of the monasteries and the subsequent changes in land ownership, setting the stage for deeper explorations into the area's historical narrative and the notable families that shaped its past. The prelude indicates a dedication to preserving local traditions and recollections that might otherwise be forgotten. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMadeley (Shropshire, England) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62423