Blackheart: The History of Leys Malleable Castings in Derby. The Family and the Foundry (Paperback, 2nd edition)

A family firm despite its large size, the company was presided over by four generations of the Ley family between 1873 and 1987. Both the family and the foundry were embedded in the history of Derby and their legacies can still be seen in the city today. The Baseball Ground, built by Sir Francis Ley as a home for the game of baseball, was sold by him to Derby County FC and has only recently been demolished. Remnants of the factory buildings and offices, which once covered an area of over 17 acres, can still be seen in Derby streets. Bob Read, a former employee of Ley's, has put together a fascinating survey of the history of the foundry. This book uncovers a wealth of historical detail, and the account of the firm's fortunes is lavishly illustrated with drawings, photographs and ephemera that bring life to his story of a business that was part of Derby life for over a century.

General

Imprint:	D&B Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2012
Authors:	Bob Read
Dimensions:	240 x 179 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-78091-191-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Promotions
LSN:	1-78091-191-2
Barcode:	9781780911915

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