The History of Driffield

This book offers a comprehensive history of Driffield, a small market town with a rich and varied past, from its earliest days with nomadic hunters to its development during the industrial era, marked by canal builders and railway barons. It explores the town's ongoing relationship with the land and its community through the centuries, presenting a detailed yet accessible chronicle. As the first full-length history since 1898, it provides a thorough look at Driffield's unique story of growth and change.