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 | | This is the story of how Ainsdale developed from being a sparsely populated agricultural hamlet, with a population of only 176 in 1851, to becoming a thriving suburb with a population of over 16,000. |
 | | A feature of the book is an examination of the role of the landowners in bringing forward schemes for Ainsdale's development and an analysis of the gap between their ambitious aspirations and what happened on the ground. |
 | | The tension between the development of Ainsdale as a residential area and as a resort for trippers and holiday makers is also examined. |
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