Excerpt from The History of the Ancient Borough of Pontefract: Containing an Interesting Account of Its Castle, and the Three Different Sieges It Sustained, During the Civil War, With Notes and Pedigrees
The notes, containing some account of the fa milies of several distinguished persons in the castle, and of some m the army of the Parliament, have been derived from Wilson''s ms. Pedigrees, in the Leeds library, compared with another valuable copy in the possession of the Rt. Hon. J. Smyth, Heath, nea1 ''wake 1eld. Both these ms. Are copies fiom one in the possession of the late Dr. Riche1d son, of Bierly, near Bradford, collected by Mr. Hopkinson, the friend of Dugdale, from the records in Pontefrac''t Castle, previous to its demolition.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the history of Pontefract, a town in England with origins dating back to the Roman era. The author provides an in-depth look at the town's evolution, from its humble beginnings to its significance during the English Civil War. The book explores the town's connection to the broader history of England, including the Norman Conquest, the Reformation, and the Industrial Revolution. The author delves into the lives of notable figures associated with Pontefract, such as Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and King Richard II, shedding light on their roles in shaping the town's identity. The book also examines the town's religious history, describing the rise and fall of its various religious orders and the impact of the Reformation on the community. The author concludes by reflecting on the enduring legacy of Pontefract, highlighting its rich architectural heritage and the resilience of its people throughout the centuries. 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 9781331560319_0
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