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Black Diamonds: The Rise and Fall of an English Dynasty by Catherine Bailey (Paperback, 2008)
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It sold 14,000 copies in hardback. It is the finest and largest Georgian house in Britain andbelonged to the Fitzwilliam family.It is England's forgotten palace which belonged to Britain's richest aristocrats.
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Catherine Bailey's Black Diamonds is an extraordinary tale of family feuds, forbidden love, civil unrest and the downfall of a mining dynasty. Wentworth in Yorkshire was surrounded by 70 collieries employing tens of thousands of men. It is the finest and largest Georgian house in Britain andbelonged to the Fitzwilliam family. It is England's forgotten palace which belonged to Britain's richest aristocrats. Black Diamonds tells the story of its demise- family feuds, forbidden love, class war, and a tragic and violent death played their part. But coal, one of the most emotive issues in twentieth century British politics, lies at its heart. This is the extraordinary story of how the fabric of English society shifted beyond recognition in fifty turbulent years in the twentieth century. 'Magnificent . . . peels back the grand fa ade of Wentworth toreveal a family riven with fueds, mental illness and forbidden love' Tatler 'A compelling new history . . . fascinating insights into the dynasty that once ruled this Yorkshire roost' Daily Mail 'An aristocratic tale of epic proportions, this gripping novel cleverly interweaves interviews, letters and historical fact . . .Fascinating' Easy Living Catherine Bailey read history at Oxford University. She is a successful, award-winning television producer and director, making a range of critically acclaimed documentary films inspired by her interest in twentieth century history. She is the author of Black Diamonds and The Secret Rooms- A True Gothic Mystery. She lives in West London.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139780141019239
eBay Product ID (ePID)88480524
Product Key Features
Number of Pages544 Pages
Publication NameBlack Diamonds: the Rise and Fall of an English Dynasty
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
AuthorCatherine Bailey
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight408 g
Item Width129 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorCatherine Bailey
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- 25 Jul, 2018
Do not speed read absorb all the facts & details.
An insight into the life of people in the 1900 & it explains the difference between the gentry & normal class of people. The daughter lives in Wentworth so can relate to the places mentioned.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Jan, 2019
We are still docking our cap's to those that control us digging for black gold.
Extremely well written covering so many issues in this country but in particular about the extremes between the rich and poor in South Yorkshire from the late 1800's to the 1900's. What is particularly interesting is that the attitudes towards the struggle of ordinary people by the rich and powerful throughout has remained the same. The relevance of theses issues remains the same today.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Sep, 2019
Well researched and written
A very well researched and well written book about the Fitzwilliam family of Wentworth Woodhouse in Yorkshire. Although it has over 400 pages it is not a difficult read and flows well from one chapter to the next, there is also a helpful family tree in the front. There are very good descriptions of how hard life was for the miners and their battles for fair treatment. However life was not always easy for the privileged Fitzwilliam's with scandal, illness and secrets. A great historical account of society and class differences over many years. Excellent!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 May, 2018
the demise of a great house
an interesting read covering the Fitzwilliam family, Wentworth Woodhouse, the Kennedys, the social divide and mining--not necessarily in that order. The politics of the mining industry are a bit complicated but otherwise a good book. Owing to the destruction of most of the family archives I found it less compelling than "The Secret Rooms"Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Feb, 2020
brilliant
already read this book, and love it, have now visited wentworth woodhouse, fabulous place, will read the book again - great social history book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 May, 2019
easy reading through all the facts and figures
an amazing insight into the landed gentry but also the family feuding that makes this book one that you cannot put down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jun, 2018
Brill reading
This book his brill l would recommend it i have read it three times !!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 May, 2022
Coal was the source of great wealth for the land owners.
The book showed the differences in the social classes and how the government put an end to individual ownership of mines.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Nov, 2017
Black diamonds
Very good book a good insight of the characters of the bygone years . Can't wait to visit the house that the book was based onVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Mar, 2018
Great read
For any one living in south Yorkshire & worked in the mines its a great readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
