Download or read book Discovering Yorkshire s History written by Len Markham and published by . This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the centuries Yorkshire, the largest and most varied country in England, has helped to shape the history of the nation. From the barrier of the Pennines in the west to the bastion of Falmborough in the east, the region has seen war, insurrection, invention, industrial expansion, political and social development and pioneering achievements in literature, art and science. In this unconventional guide to the people and the places that played parts in this extraordinary story, author Len Markham takes the reader across the country and down the years. He retells the stories of many of the well-known sites and uncovers the intriguing, sometimes secret history of places that are rarely remembered and visited. Along the way he describes the careers and achievements of an exceptional cast of characters- monarchs, bishops, generals, industrialists, inventors, artists, renegades, rogues, eccentrics, murderers and otherwise ordinary men and woman who made a mark for good or ill on the heritage of the country. Over 150 evocative sites are described and illustrated in this invaluable handbook to the intense, sometimes bizarre and always revealing history of Yorkshire.
Download or read book Discovering Yorkshire s History written by Len Markham and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2004-09-09 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the centuries Yorkshire, the largest and most varied country in England, has helped to shape the history of the nation. From the barrier of the Pennines in the west to the bastion of Falmborough in the east, the region has seen war, insurrection, invention, industrial expansion, political and social development and pioneering achievements in literature, art and science. In this unconventional guide to the people and the places that played parts in this extraordinary story, author Len Markham takes the reader across the country and down the years. He retells the stories of many of the well-known sites and uncovers the intriguing, sometimes secret history of places that are rarely remembered and visited. Along the way he describes the careers and achievements of an exceptional cast of characters- monarchs, bishops, generals, industrialists, inventors, artists, renegades, rogues, eccentrics, murderers and otherwise ordinary men and woman who made a mark for good or ill on the heritage of the country. Over 150 evocative sites are described and illustrated in this invaluable handbook to the intense, sometimes bizarre and always revealing history of Yorkshire.
Download or read book The Discovery of the Yorkshire Dales written by Chris Park and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aspects of the Yorkshire Coast written by Alan Whitworth and published by . This book was released on 2000-08-31 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of Aspects of the Yorkshire Coast, Alan Whitworth has assembled a further collection of pinpoint observations on the history of the area. The geographical span of this edition is from Whitby to Bridlington and includes contributions covering such diverse subjects as Holy Wells and Murder by Smugglers, to an eastern potentate living in Whitby, with his elephants, and the rise and fall of the great East Coast Fishing Fleets. There is the story of the problem of what to do with a dead whale stranded on the shore and the growth of Bridlington as a holiday resort alongside Victorian Whitby. This book is a veritable treasure trove of information spanning the period from Medieval to present times, complete with a wealth of previously unpublished illustrations. For holidaymaker or dedicated historian, this book cannot help but enthrall and inform its readers. Key Selling Points: * Capitalises on the success of the series. * New and fascinating slants on the history of the region. * All material from local sources and written by local authors. * Editor readily available for signings, interviews, etc. About the editor: Alan Whitworth is a well-known local author who has already contributed to numerous Aspects publications and recently wrote, 'A Traveller's Guide to the Esk Valley Railway', which was published by Wharncliffe Books. Alan is married and lives in Whitby.
Download or read book The Stapeltons of Yorkshire Being the History of an English Family from Very Early Times 1897 written by Henry Edward Chetwynd-Stapylton and published by . This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book The History and Antiquities of Yorkshire written by Francis Drake and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 916 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring West Yorkshire s History written by Nigel A. Ibbotson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of over 200 carefully chosen images, covering some of West Yorkshire's most beautiful areas, from city centre to outer suburb. A truly stunning selection of images, this wonderful photo guide takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through the rich history of this rugged yet captivating area of Britain. Moving from its ancient origins to its modern splendour, the guide invites you to discover one of the country's most rewarding regions. It is an invitation not to be missed
Download or read book Yorkshire written by Richard Morris and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yorkshire is 'a continent unto itself', a region where mountain, plain, coast, downs, fen and heath lie close. By weaving history, family stories, travelogue and ecology, Richard Morris reveals how Yorkshire took shape as a landscape and in literature, legend and popular regard. The result is a fascinating and wide-ranging meditation on Yorkshire and Yorkshireness, told through the prism of the region's most extraordinary people and places.
Download or read book Yorkshire and Its Origins written by Paul Weightman and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-11 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a relatively in-depth descriptive look at the origins of YORKSHIRE. Undoubtedly, the biggest county in England. As you will see as you read through the pages of this publication, Yorkshire has an amazing and interesting history. From the Romans, to present day. Yorkshire is steeped in history, and as I compiled this book, I was spell-bound by what I found. I hope you enjoy discovering the past and present from the information portrayed within the pages of this literary account of the origins of my home county.
Download or read book Writings on Travel Discovery and History by Daniel Defoe Part I Vol 3 written by W R Owens and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of Daniel Defoe's travel and historical writings reveal the range of his intellectual interests. His "Tour thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain", which came out between 1724 and 1726, drew on Defoe's travels throughout England and Scotland - often as a political agent and spy.
Download or read book History and Topography of Yorkshire Volume I 1856 written by Mike Thornton and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reprint in A4 format of Volume I of the History and Topography of Yorkshire by J. J. Sheahan and T. Whellan, a work originally published in 1856. The original was in two volumes; this Volume is about York and the Ainsty Wapentake (now part of the West Riding). Volume II, republished separately, is about the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Download or read book Discovering the Chesapeake written by Philip D. Curtin and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2003-05-22 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its rich evolutionary record of natural systems and long history of human activity, the Chesapeake Bay provides an excellent example of how a great estuary has responded to the powerful forces of human settlement and environmental change. Discovering the Chesapeake explores all of the long-term changes the Chesapeake has undergone and uncovers the inextricable connections among land, water, and humans in this unusually delicate ecosystem. Edited by a historian, a paleobiologist, and a geologist at the Johns Hopkins University and written for general readers, the book brings together experts in various disciplines to consider the truly complex and interesting environmental history of the Chesapeake and its watershed. Chapters explore a variety of topics, including the natural systems of the watershed and their origins; the effects of human interventions ranging from Indian slash-and-burn practices to changing farming techniques; the introduction of pathogens, both human and botanical; the consequences of the oyster's depletion; the response of bird and animal life to environmental factors introduced by humans; and the influence of the land and water on the people who settled along the Bay. Discovering the Chesapeake, originating in two conferences sponsored by the National Science Foundation, achieves a broad historical and scientific appreciation of the various processes that shaped the Chesapeake region. "Today's Chesapeake Bay is only some ten thousand years old. What a different world it was . . . when the region was the home of the ground sloth, giant beaver, dire wolf, mastodon, and other megafauna. In the next few thousand years, the ice may form again and the Bay will once more be the valley of the Susquehanna, unless, of course, human-induced changes in climate create some other currently unpredictable condition."—from the Introduction
Download or read book History and topography of the city of York the Ainsty wapentake and the East riding of Yorkshire by J J Sheahan and T Whellan written by Whellan T. and co and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Tracing your Yorkshire Ancestors on the Internet written by Rachel Bellerby and published by Pen and Sword Family History. This book was released on 2024-09-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing your Yorkshire ancestors using the internet has never been easier, with literally millions of records available to explore. But with so much material available, it can be difficult to know how to get started and what records to use. Rachel Bellerby's brand new guide is a follow-up to the best-selling Tracing Your Yorkshire Ancestors and is packed with up-to-date information on finding your Yorkshire forebears online. From the basics of birth, marriage and death, through migration and education, and looking at the tough times such as poverty and ill health, Rachel Bellerby guides us through the thousands of websites available, with tips and advice from family history professionals around Yorkshire. The themed chapters make it easy to decide what information you would like to find out and the best websites to use. With step-by-step guidance on smart searching and time saving tips, this guide has everything you need to enjoy the journey of tracing your Yorkshire ancestors on the internet, wherever in the world you live.
Download or read book History and Topography of the City of York the East Riding of Yorkshire and a Portion of the West Riding written by James Joseph Sheahan and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bibliotheca Britannica Or a General Index to British and Foreign Literature Subjects written by Robert Watt and published by . This book was released on 1824 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
