Tamworth in 1700s (Woodcock family)

[eltelf]

I am wondering if anyone can suggest any books or resources about history / daily life in Tamworth in the eighteenth century. I am looking at the family of Richard Woodcock who seems to have been a hairdresser/wig maker/hatter, with a shop in Market Street in 1818.

I would also be interested to hear of anyone researching the same family - Richard's son Samuel was living in George Street in 1841 working as a 'Hair Manufacturer' (?? presumably something to do with wigs?).   Next door to Samuel in 1841 was Joseph Woodcock, an innkeeper, and I am guessing the families were related.

Very grateful for any suggestions.

[Your Tree Searcher]

Hello

You may have already looked on Staffs Past Track site, here is the link just in case.

Link to Staffs Past Track site

the photographs are later than the dates you mention, but does show George Street Tamworth, they may be of interest to you

The following book may be helpful to you also

Author Henry Wood.
 
Title Borough by prescription : a history of the municipality of Tamworth.
 
 
Publisher [Tamworth] : Tamworth Corporation, 1958.
 
Bib Id 355511
 
ISBN 0903860015
 
If you are in the UK you may be able to request a copy through the inter library book lending scheme. Otherwise, there is a copy at Tamworth Library.

Your Tree Searcher


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[eltelf]

Many thanks for the suggestions - I will order a copy of Henry Wood's book.  I had found the Staffs Past Track site, which is fascinating, and really what prompted me to look further into the history of Tamworth.

Best wishes,

Lesley