A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Alfreton, par. and market town, in S. of co. and 14 miles NNE. of Derby -- par., 4626 ac. (40 water), pop. 13,885; town, pop. 4492; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks, 1 newspaper. Market-day, Friday. Potteries, stone quarries, collieries, and iron-works are in the neighbourhood. The seat of Alfreton Park is here.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "parish and market town" (ADL Feature Type: "cities") |
| Administrative units: | Alfreton CP/AP Derbyshire AncC |
| Place: | Alfreton |
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