Wisbech 1800-1901

This is the first volume in a chronological history of Wisbech and the Octagon Church from the 1800 to 2000. From the first newspaper to circulate in Wisbech, to the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, this book covers many aspects of 19th century life. The publication if this first major history in Wisbech for over 100 years coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Octagan Church demolition, which many regards as the town's greatest architectural loss.