Pocket borough to county borough: the landed elite and the middle classes in nineteenth century Grimsby

Shinner, Peter (2007) Pocket borough to county borough: the landed elite and the middle classes in nineteenth century Grimsby. Urban History, 34 (3). pp. 481-503. ISSN 1469-8706

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Abstract

This article considers the relationship between landed culture and the emergent middle classes in a rapidly expanding urban context substantially removed from the more familiar examples. The port of Grimsby expanded rapidly in the second half of the nineteenth century, displaying many facets in common with other industrial centres and boasting a substantial middle-class presence from a relatively early stage. At the same time the extent to which Grimsby's middle classes assumed a leading role in the town's development is questionable and subject to qualification.

Additional Information:This article considers the relationship between landed culture and the emergent middle classes in a rapidly expanding urban context substantially removed from the more familiar examples. The port of Grimsby expanded rapidly in the second half of the nineteenth century, displaying many facets in common with other industrial centres and boasting a substantial middle-class presence from a relatively early stage. At the same time the extent to which Grimsby's middle classes assumed a leading role in the town's development is questionable and subject to qualification.
Keywords:Urban history, Grimsby, Middle classes
Subjects:V Historical and Philosophical studies > V214 English History
V Historical and Philosophical studies > V320 Social History
Divisions:College of Arts > School of Fine & Performing Arts > School of Fine & Performing Arts (Performing Arts)
ID Code:1320
Deposited On:10 Oct 2007

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