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Develops an understanding of Warwickshire's past for outsiders and
those already engaged with the subject, and to explore questions
which apply in other regions, including those outside the United
Kingdom. Published to mark the one hundredth anniversary of the
Dugdale Society, which publishes Warwickshire's records, this book
brings together a range of scholars - early career researchers,
tenured academics, independent scholars and an archivist - all with
records of excellence in research and writing, who cover a range of
political, social, economic, cultural, architectural and religious
subjects from the eleventh to the twentieth centuries. Besides
providing original and well-researched interpretations of
Warwickshire's past, the book goes further to discuss and analyse
the ways in which writing of local history has changed over the
last hundred years, paying particular attention to meanings and
explanations that have emerged in recent times, from which future
developments can be expected. As such the book will appeal not just
to those interested in the local history of Warwickshire, but also
to everyone concerned with local history in general, and how it
should be studied and written.
The Redvers earls of Devon were one of the leading families of
southern England in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, with
large estates in Devon, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Over 200 charters have survived before1217 which relate to them,
fully edited for the first time in this volume. The charters record
the family's history, its part in national politics, and its
estates. They also tell us about the religious houses, towns,
economy andpeople of the region. There is a full introduction
followed by an edition of the charters, with a summary of each one
in English, a careful Latin text, and scholarly apparatus and
notes. There are three maps, a genealogical table, a glossary of
technical terms and a detailed index.
Although a small Warwickshire market town, Stratford-upon-Avon has
a remarkable number and variety of historic buildings. The medieval
street plan survives, with most of the streets still known by the
same names. Over the past 250 years, tourism has become a major
activity because of the town's associations with William
Shakespeare, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre on the riverside.
Many listed buildings are located along the Historic Spine, which
runs from Shakespeare's Birthplace through the town centre to his
resting place at Holy Trinity Church. In Stratford-upon-Avon in 50
Buildings, Robert Bearman and Lindsay MacDonald present an engaging
and insightful account of the rich architectural heritage of the
town. The buildings and landmarks featured are all much appreciated
by townspeople and tourists alike, and they give the town its
essential character. Taken together, this wide-ranging selection of
buildings, landmarks and architectural styles tells the story of
the town's history and development from its medieval origins
through all of its phases to the present day. Superbly illustrated
throughout, this book will be of immense interest to residents,
visitors and local historians.
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