The Ancient City of Durham - Couverture souple

Gradon, H. T.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1848685165 ISBN 13 : 9781848685161

Editeur : Amberley Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The Ancient City of Durham is a new edition of a classic text and one which explores various aspects of Durham's history. In the preface H.T Gradon claims that his intention when writing the book was to offer a description of Durham in the olden timeA" and to offer some account of its local history, its traditions and legends and an exploration of the city's ancient street names. The reader is offered an engaging insight into the origin of Durham's name before being whisked back in time to the foundation of the City of Durham and the arrival of St Cuthbert's body. The Ancient City of Durham provides a rare opportunity to explore Durham's history and architecture.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Henry T. Gradon was the son of the late George Gradon, founder of the firm of George Gradon & Sons. Henry was born in Framwellgate on the 7th of April 1855. He qualified as an Architect and Surveyor and in 1881 Henry opened his own offices in Saddler Street. He died on the 11th of August 1917, aged 62.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Amberley Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1848685165
• ISBN 13: 9781848685161
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
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