This book investigates the history of the Tameside region in England prior to the Norman Conquest of 1066. It synthesizes archaeological findings and historical records to reconstruct the social, political, and economic landscape of the area during the Anglo-Saxon period. The work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of life in Tameside before its significant transformation following the conquest.

This book is likely to be of interest to local historians and archaeologists specializing in the Anglo-Saxon period. Its focus on a specific geographic region suggests a detailed, evidence-based approach. The publication date indicates it draws upon scholarship available up to the early 1990s.