"Exploring History In and Around Derbyshire" vividly brings to life
aspects of bygone times from misty Celtic twilight to more modern
times. In this fascinating study of Derbyshire history you'll find
tales about saints and sinners, hermits and heroes, faith, folly,
fonts, crinkle-crankle walls, 'secret' forests and much more! It is
a fantastic read with many captivating and enjoyable stories to
share! History is all around us. The past haunts the present,
shaping our customs, architecture, landscape and community life. In
a series of informative, well-illustrated chapters, this book
vividly brings to life aspects of bygone times from misty Celtic
twilight to more modern times. Many of the topics covered are
expanded from features contributed to BBC Radio Derby or from
articles that have appeared in "Derby Evening Telegraph's"
"Yesterday Today" supplement, "Derbyshire Life" and other
publications. Together with brand new items, they add up to a
collection with widespread appeal. You can meet mediaeval England's
architect-in-chief, a man whose real life rags-to-riches story
rivals that of his contemporary Dick Whittington. You can find out
how Derbyshire's farmers led a rural revolution. You can tread the
packhorse trail. You can hear strange reports of tree climbing
rabbits and of pigs decked out in ribbons and bows. You can
discover the achievements of a Derbyshire man with a claim to being
Britain's finest sculptor. Saints and sinners, hermits and heroes,
faith, folly, fonts, crinkle-crankle walls, 'secret' forests,
sundials, postboxes, and the humble country stile all feature in
this wide-ranging exploration of the character and landscape of
Derbyshire and its immediate surrounds. This is serious history
with the lightest of touches that will be enjoyed by anyone who
takes more than a passing interest in local history.
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