Memorials of old Derbyshire by J. Charles Cox

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Editor Cox, J. Charles (John Charles), 1843-1919
LoC No. 09006023
Title Memorials of old Derbyshire
Original Publication United Kingdom: Bemrose and Sons Ltd.,1907.
Series Title Memorials of the counties of England
Note Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Historic Derbyshire, by J. C. Cox -- Prehistoric burials, by J. Ward -- Prehistoric stone circles, by W. F. Andrew -- Swarkeston bridge, by W. Smithard -- Derbyshire monuments to the family of Foljambe, by J. C. Cox -- Repton: its abbey, church, priory and school, by F. C. Hipkins -- The old homes of the county, by J. A. Gotch -- Wingfield Manor House in peace and war, by G. Le Blanc-Smith -- Bradshaw and the Bradshawes. by C. E. B. Bowles -- Offerton Hall, by S. O. Addy -- Roods, screens and lofts in Derbyshire churches, by A. Vallance -- Plans of the Peak Forest, by J. C. Cox -- Old country life in the seventeenth century, by Sir G. R. Sitwell -- Derbyshire folk-lore, by S. O. Addy -- Jedediah Strutt, by F. Strutt.
Credits Tim Lindell, Chris Jordan, George Peabody Library (Johns Hopkins University) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Memorials of Old Derbyshire" by J. Charles Cox is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive exploration of Derbyshire's rich history, covering aspects such as prehistoric remains, archaeological findings, and the social and political developments of the area. It is an informative resource for those interested in understanding the historical depth of this English county. The opening of the book introduces the editor’s personal connection to Derbyshire and highlights the wealth of historical and archaeological information available about the region. Cox notes the various archaeological remains, such as prehistoric burial mounds and Roman roads, providing a framework for the county's history. He acknowledges the dedication to preserving this knowledge for future generations and touches upon the contributions of various writers and antiquarians who have documented Derbyshire's past. This introductory context sets the stage for a detailed examination of Derbyshire’s history, culture, and archaeological significance throughout the rest of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Derbyshire (England) -- Antiquities
Subject Derbyshire (England) -- History
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EBook-No. 69017
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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