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Book The Old Courts and Yards of Norwich

Download or read book The Old Courts and Yards of Norwich written by Frances Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Tombland

    Book Details:
  • Author : C.J. Sansom
  • Publisher : Mulholland Books
  • Release : 2019-01-29
  • ISBN : 0316412457
  • Pages : 925 pages

Download or read book Tombland written by C.J. Sansom and published by Mulholland Books. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 925 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the political upheaval of Tudor-era England, the lawyer Matthew Shardlake must decide where his loyalties lie in "one of the best ongoing mystery series" for fans of Hilary Mantel (Christian Science Monitor). LONGLISTED FOR THE SIR WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION Spring, 1549. Two years after the death of Henry VIII, England is sliding into chaos. The nominal king, Edward VI, is eleven years old. His uncle, Edward Seymour, Lord Hertford, rules as Edward's regent and Protector. In the kingdom, radical Protestants are driving the old religion into extinction, while the Protector's prolonged war with Scotland has led to hyperinflation and economic collapse. Rebellion is stirring among the peasantry. Matthew Shardlake has been working as a lawyer in the service of Henry's younger daughter, the lady Elizabeth. The gruesome murder of one of Elizabeth's distant relations, rumored to be politically murdered, draws Shardlake and his companion Nicholas to the lady's summer estate, where a second murder is committed. As the kingdom explodes into rebellion, Nicholas is imprisoned for his loyalty, and Shardlake must decide where his loyalties lie -- with his kingdom, or with his lady?

Book Norwich in the Second World War

Download or read book Norwich in the Second World War written by Neil R Storey and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norwich in the Second World War is the story of the city and its people, both civilian and military, from the construction of the first air raid shelters in 1938 through to VE Day in 1945 and the return of Far Eastern prisoners of war in 1946. Featuring first-hand accounts of what happened when enemy bombers raided the city, notably during the notorious Baedeker Blitz of 1942, rare photographs and documents make this book a must for anyone who knows and loves the city of Norwich.

Book The Judicial and Civil History of Connecticut

Download or read book The Judicial and Civil History of Connecticut written by Dwight Loomis and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Moving Shakespeare Indoors

Download or read book Moving Shakespeare Indoors written by Andrew Gurr and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the conditions of the original performances in seventeenth-century indoor theatres.

Book A Comprehensive History of Norwich

Download or read book A Comprehensive History of Norwich written by A D Bayne and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a richly detailed history of the ancient city of Norwich, covering a wide range of topics from the city's political and religious history to its commercial and cultural life. The author, A. D. Bayne, is an expert on the subject, and his work is a valuable resource for scholars and general readers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book History of Windham County  Connecticut  1600 1760

Download or read book History of Windham County Connecticut 1600 1760 written by Ellen Douglas Larned and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Baldwin genealogy from 1500 to 1881

Download or read book The Baldwin genealogy from 1500 to 1881 written by C.C. Baldwin and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on 1991 with total page 989 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Army Medical Department  1775 1818

Download or read book The Army Medical Department 1775 1818 written by Mary C. Gillett and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appendices include laws and legislation concerning the Army Medical Department. Maps include those of territories and frontiers and Continental Army hospital locations. Illustrations are chiefly portraits.

Book The Lady Lord Mayors of Norwich  1923   2017

Download or read book The Lady Lord Mayors of Norwich 1923 2017 written by Phyllida Scrivens and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lady Lord Mayors of Norwich 1923 - 2017 offers an entertaining and revealing insight into the diverse lives, both personal and civic, of seventeen remarkable women, who between 1923 and 2017, has each held the honor of being First Citizen of the City of Norwich in Norfolk England. Moreover, the pioneer Ethel Colman, daughter of the mustard giant, simultaneously became the first female Lord Mayor of both Norwich and of Great Britain.Amongst others, meet the war refugee from Czechoslovakia; the Ten Pound Pom; the Manageress of C&A; the keen amateur actress; the Trade Unionist; the Scot from the Glasgow shipyards; the Hairdresser Lord Mayor; the Prison Governors wife and the first known official consort with Downs syndrome. Discover the Civic Coach, priceless regalia, traditional robes, Whifflers, Snap the Dragon and the magnificent Art Deco Norwich City Hall, opened in 1938 by King George VI, allegedly coveted by Adolf Hitler as his regional HQ if the Nazis should win WW2.Using in-depth personal interviews with surviving female Lord Mayors, their colleagues, friends and family members, supported by research material from local archival sources, author Phyllida Scrivens has uncovered fascinating anecdotal stories, both joyous and tragic, many involving royalty and national figures. This book, including original photographs, delves behind the scenes of public office, discovering inspiring women determined to rise above the constraints of a hitherto patriarchal world.

Book Norfolk Annals  Vol  1 2

Download or read book Norfolk Annals Vol 1 2 written by Charles Mackie and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 1350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norfolk Annals is a two volume work collected from the Norfolk Chronicle by British historian Charles Mackie. It presents a chronological record of the most remarkable events in the nineteenth century. Split down the middle, volume one covers the period from 1801 to 1850 and volume two continues from 1851 and ends with the December of 1900, recording events and happenings of Norfolk county.

Book Through England on a Side Saddle

Download or read book Through England on a Side Saddle written by Celia Fiennes and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Lowestoft in olden times

Download or read book Lowestoft in olden times written by Francis Davy Longe and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-02 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work presents a well-written and detailed history of Lowestoft, a town in the English county of Suffolk. Lowestoft is the most easterly UK settlement and the most famous city in the district. The author includes the history of old Yarmouth to explain the subject, as the rise of Lowestoft was associated with the fortunes of Yarmouth to a great extent. The author describes the place with vivid details and interests the readers with unknown facts. It is a must-read for all history enthusiasts. Contents include: Introduction Lowestoft in the 14th Century Lowestoft in Elizabeth's Time Lowestoft in the Times of Charles I and Charles II

Book Harriet Kettle

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  • Author : Andy Reid
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-04-15
  • ISBN : 9781909796843
  • Pages : 234 pages

Download or read book Harriet Kettle written by Andy Reid and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harriet Kettle (c1838-1916) was a rebel against authority in Victorian times. With the death of her mother and with her father transported to Australia, she grew up in the workhouse. Becoming a sex worker in Norwich, she got into trouble and was imprisoned several times. Diagnosed with 'moral insanity' she spent periods in asylums before marrying, settling in Toftwood and having four children. Disputes led to her assaulting the schoolmistress at the school and taking neighbours to court. A survivor, in old age, she died in the workhouse.As well as providing a detailed narrative of Harriet's life, this book explores in depth the contexts in which it was lived: the village of Cranworth, Gressenhall Workhouse, the courts and yards of Norwich, Walsingham and Wymondham Houses of Correction, the Norfolk County Lunatic Asylum, the Bethlem Hospital in London and Toftwood, a suburb of East Dereham. In so doing, it provides a vivid picture of the grittier sides of life in Victorian times.

Book Queenie of Norwich

Download or read book Queenie of Norwich written by Lk Wilde and published by . This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You're Nellie Westrop and don't you forget it. We'll see each other again one day, but until we do, take good care of yourself. Live a good life. Now go, my love." From the author of Silver Darlings comes LK Wilde's captivating portrayal of the life of Queenie Read. Heart warming and breaking in equal measure, Queenie of Norwich is perfect for fans of The Foundling, Where the Crawdads Sing, and The Smallest Man. People say you get one life, but I've lived three. I was born Ellen Hardy in 1900, dragged up in Queen Caroline's Yard, Norwich. There was nothing royal about our yard, and Mum was no queen. At six years old Mum sold me. I became Nellie Westrop, roaming the country in a showman's wagon, learning the art of the fair. And I've been the infamous Queenie of Norwich, moving up in the world by any means, legal or not. I've been heart broken, abandoned, bought and sold, but I've never, ever given up. After all, it's not where you start that's important, but where you end up. Based on a true story, Queenie of Norwich is the compelling tale of one remarkable girl's journey to womanhood. Spanning the first half of the 20th century, Queenie's story is one of heartbreak and triumph, love and loss and the power of family. It is a story of redemption, and how, with grit and determination, anything is possible.

Book The Great Thorpe Railway Disaster 1874

Download or read book The Great Thorpe Railway Disaster 1874 written by Phyllida Scrivens and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Thorpe Railway Disaster of 1874 is the third title from Norwich writer and biographer Phyllida Scrivens, who lives less than half a mile from the site of the fatal collision. At Norwich Station on 10 September 1874, a momentary misunderstanding between the Night Inspector and young Telegraph Clerk resulted in an inevitable head-on collision. The residents of the picturesque riverside village of Thorpe-Next-Norwich were shocked by a ‘deafening peal of thunder’, sending them running through the driving rain towards a scene of destruction. Surgeons were summoned from the city, as the dead, dying and injured were taken to a near-by inn and boatyard. Every class of Victorian society was travelling that night, including ex-soldiers, landowners, clergymen, doctors, seamstresses, saddlers, domestic servants and a beautiful heiress. For many months local and national newspapers followed the story, publishing details of subsequent deaths, manslaughter trial and outcomes of record-breaking compensation claims. The Board of Trade Inquiry concluded that it was ‘the most serious collision between trains meeting one another on a single line of rails […] that has yet been experienced in this country.’ Using extensive research, non-fiction narrative, informed speculation and dramatised events, Phyllida Scrivens pays tribute to the 28 men, women and children who died, revealing the personal stories behind the names, hitherto only recorded as a list.