Wherstead is a richly researched history of a Suffolk parish, tracing its church, lands, and people from medieval times to the present.
This edition compiles author F. Barham Zincke’s insights into the village’s parish church, vicarages, the Domesday survey, and the long story of its landscape and life.
Drawing on letters, registers, and local records, the book frames how a rural community grew, changed hands, and preserved memories across centuries. It invites readers to consider how a single church and its surrounding place shaped, and was shaped by, England’s history.
Ideal for readers of local history, architectural heritage, and those curious about how a single Suffolk parish mirrors broader national changes.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history of a single English parish. Beginning with a detailed look at the parish church, the author delves into its architecture, the stories inscribed on its walls, and its connection to the surrounding community. The narrative then shifts to the vicarage, exploring the history of the three Vicarages that have stood on the same site over the past century. The author reveals the intertwined stories of the vicars, parishioners, and local landowners, offering a glimpse into the social and economic fabric of rural life in England. The author examines the value of the vicarage as a "living," highlighting the complex relationship between the church and the local estate. Throughout the book, the author skillfully weaves together historical anecdotes, social observations, and glimpses of the natural world, creating a rich tapestry of village life. This book provides a unique window into the lives of ordinary people in a small English parish and their connection to a larger historical landscape. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330545645_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330545645
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330545645
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330545645
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