Abiah Darby, 1716-1793, of Coalbrookdale, Wife of Abraham Darby II

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Author(s) Labouchere, Rachel
Publication type Monograph
Year published 1988
Pages 316pp; illus
Publisher Sessions
Place Published York

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Name Women in business

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Name British Library
City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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Provides an account of the life of Abiah Darby, much based on her diary entries but also other papers, giving details of her daily role as wife and mother. From time to time offers insights into the Coalbrookdale business of her husband and its network of connections. The diary was kept 1753-69 and comprises daily short notes