Mow Cop: Living on the Hill by Philip R. Leese

The Social History of Mow Cop — Volume Two

Mow Cop: Living on the Hill is the second volume by local historian Philip R. Leese, picking up where his first book left off. Where volume one explored how people earned their living on the hill, this edition turns to the rich social and community life that shaped Mow Cop across the centuries.

Drawing on written sources, newspaper archives, and the recorded voices of Mow Cop residents themselves, Leese brings to life a village with a remarkable story — from its famous ruined castle and ancient springs to its schools, churches, chapels, and sporting traditions. A dedicated chapter covers the impact of World War II, and local personalities are given their rightful place in the record.

• The famous Mow Cop Castle and its history
• Springs, wells, schools, churches and chapels
• Sports and community life
• World War II and its local impact
• Local personalities and their own recorded voices

Publication Details

• Author: Philip R. Leese
• Publisher: Churnet Valley Books
• Published: 2011
• Pages: 128

An essential read for anyone with roots in Mow Cop, or a passion for Staffordshire and Cheshire border history.