Memorials of old Cheshire by Edward Barber and P. H. Ditchfield
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About this eBook
| Editor | Barber, Edward, 1841-1914 |
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| Editor | Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson), 1854-1930 |
| LoC No. | 10020382 |
| Title | Memorials of old Cheshire |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: George Allen & Sons,1910. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Historic Cheshire, by P. H. Ditchfield -- The County Palatine of Chester: its place in history, by Henry Taylor -- The Abbeys of Cheshire, by Edward Barber -- Cheshire castles, by Edward Barber -- The timber-framed churches of Cheshire, by the Rev. Dr. Cox -- The walls and rows of Chester, by Edward Barber -- The half-timbered architecture of Cheshire, by C. H. Minshull -- An old Consistory Court, by Edward Barber -- Halton Court Leet, by V. B. Davies -- Cheshire worthies, by P. H. Ditchfield -- The four Randle Holmes of Chester (an epitome of a paper by the late J. P. Earwaker), by Edward Barber -- The Chester Mystery Plays, by Joseph C. Bridge -- The siege of Chester, by Edward Barber -- Cheshire and its families, by James Hall -- Some Cheshire crosses, by Edward Barber -- Echoes from Farndon, by the late Rev. L. E. Owen -- Some Cheshire customs, Proverbs, and Folk-lore, by Joseph C. Bridge -- Two Cheshire Saints, by Edward Barber. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Neil Mercer, Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni 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 Cheshire" by Edward Barber and P. H. Ditchfield is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich history of Cheshire, England, exploring its unique aspects as a County Palatine, notable figures, and historical events that shaped the county. The opening of this work presents the editors' preface, which sets the tone for a comprehensive examination of Cheshire's history. It outlines the challenges of selecting topics due to the county's abundance of historical treasures, while expressing a desire to inspire interest in the region's past among readers. The editors reflect on the significance of Cheshire, including its ancient privileges and sovereign jurisdiction. They also hint at forthcoming illustrations and contributions from various scholars, indicating a collaborative effort to highlight both well-known and lesser-known aspects of Cheshire's storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Cheshire (England) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69492 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 98 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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