Piggins, husslements, and desperate debts

by Jill Groves

"This book is an analysis of over 500 wills and inventories from the towns and villages of Northeast Cheshire ... including: Altrincham; Ashton-on-Mersey; Baguley; Bowdon; Dunham Massey; Gatley; Hale; Northenden; Sale; Timperley; Wythenshawe. Subjects covered include housing; types of landholding; farming (livestock and crops); local industry; women and their position in local society; wealth and families; food and diet; trained bands; religion; literacy and education; the rise of the sporting gun; dress." --Back cover.