The thriving Cheshire town of Cranford is on the brink of momentous change with the imminent arrival of the railways & the threat it brings to the established way of life. In this glorious book Sue Birtwistle & Susie Conklin explain how Elizabeth Gaskells timeless stories were interwoven to create their dramatisation; then join Miss Matty & her friends for a guided tour round their bustling neighbourhood before discovering how the production team recreated the costumes landscapes & decor of an 1840s town. This beautifully illustrated volume is redolent with the attention to detail that has won Cranford so many awards.