9780282404802 - History of Worksop: With Historical Descriptive and Discursive Sketches of Sherwood Forest (Classic Reprint) di Eddison, Edwin (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book studies the history of Worksop, a market town in Nottinghamshire, from its earliest foundation to the modern day. The author explores Worksop's origins in prehistoric settlements and Anglo-Saxon villages and its growth under Norman rule. Significant landmarks and events are explored in detail, including the establishment of the Augustinian Priory in the twelfth century and the role of local magnates such as the Lovetots and Talbots. Drawing on primary source material and local records, the author explores themes of medieval lordship, ecclesiastical life, and the social and economic development of the town. This book will fascinate local historians and anyone interested in the rich heritage of the English Midlands. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.