The Simons of Manchester. How One Family Shaped a City and a Nation, Hardback/***

This book illuminates the history of one of Manchester’s most influential families. Charting the lives of Henry, Emily, Ernest and Shena Simon, it demonstrates their significance through tracing their work in engineering innovation, enriching Manchester’s civic culture, and in shaping local government, housing and education. -- . Publisher: Manchester University Press Illustration(s): 101 black-and-white illustrations and 15 colour plates (8pp) Number of pages: 332 Publication date: 2024 Dimensions: 162 x 242 x 29 Cover type: Hardback Editor(s): Janet Wolff