Aylesbury

Aylesbury always remained a market town rather than becoming a manufacturing centre during the Industrial Revolution. In the 18th century, it had a lace making industry, but this was the only real industry in the town. In fact, rather than a town, it was considered to be a large village. However Aylesbury did become well known for a certain breed of local duck.

More change occurred in the 19th century. The lace industry declined but was replaced with a silk industry, and there was also brewing and printing. Towards the end of the 19th century, condensed milk was made here, and there was a market where grain and crops could be bought and sold.