Irish Sea Lime Trade - by David Johnson (Paperback)

About the Book

A lavishly illustrated exploration of the history of the lime trade in the Irish Sea. David Johnson has spent years researching it in the field and in archive centres and been amazed by its scale and geographical extent.

Book Synopsis

• First book to explore the topic
• Expert author of several specialist titles on lime
• Illustrated throughout

Review Quotes

'In his attractively-presented book, Johnson takes us on a tour from South Pembrokeshire up to the Solway Firth, and across to the Isle of Man and Ireland. The author uses colour pictures and vivid descriptions to lead us to places where remnants of the Irish Sea lime trade can still be spotted, and tells the stories of the individual locations.'-- "Nautilus Telegraph Magazine, July/ August 2025"

'This is a valuable addition to the story of Britain and Ireland's maritime past - one that will appeal to anyone with an interest in coastal history, trade, or the legacy of working landscapes.'-- "Sea Breezes Magazine, August 2025"

About the Author

Dr. David Johnson is a geographer and landscape archaeologist, based in the Yorkshire Dales, who specializes in vernacular uses of upland landscapes and has lectured and written on various aspects. Among his publications are Limestone Industries of the Yorkshire Dales, Quarrying in the Yorkshire Pennines, and An Improving Prospect? A History of Agricultural Change in Cumbria, all published by Amberley.