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Category : Banbury (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Cake & Cockhorse
Author: Cake & Cockhorse
Author: Banbury: A History
Author: Brian LittlePublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750984961
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Banbury was laid out as a planned new town in the 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. It incorporated a market place and was protected by the second in a series of castles. His grant of a charter launched the town as a regional trading centre especially noted for livestock – in which respect it remained unchallenged until the dramatic closure of 'the Stockyard of Europe' in 1998. Between those two events Banbury boasts a busy and eventful history. The author draws on earlier accounts, such as Beesley and Potts, but more so on his own extensive research into unpublished records, and the archaeological investigations, in this up-to-date and detailed exploration of the town's entire past. The Cross, for which Banbury is best known, was destroyed by Puritans in the 17th century and only restored by the Victorians. The same zealous spirit led the incumbent William Whateley, the 'Roaring Boy of Banbury', to attribute the terrible fire of 1628 to God's displeasure! Civil War sieges of the castle led to its demolition and the depopulation of much of the town, which owed its recovery to its central position in a network of new turnpike roads at the end of the 18th century when it was associated with Frederick, Lord North, elected as its MP on no fewer than thirteen occasions. The impact of the Oxford Canal, followed by the arrival of the railway, speeded its transition from an agricultural to an industrial economy, making proper local government necessary for its growing population. Still firmly at the centre of the modern road network, Banbury's expansion since the doldrums of the late 1930s has been remarkable. Accompanied by numerous well-captioned illustrations, the author's compelling narrative explores this fascinating past in fine detail. In the light of Banbury's unique history and special identity, he considers the relevance of the past to the present and to the future of the town. This new analysis is sure to be the standard work on Banbury until well into the 21st century.
Cake and Cockhorse
Author: Cake And Cockhorse ...Porcupine, Picayune, & Post
Author: Jim BernhardPublisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826266010
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
"Porcupine, Picayune, & Post examines the history and etymology of newspapers' names. Bernhard focuses on printed general-interest English-language dailies and weeklies, from the Choteau (Montana) Acantha to the Moab (Utah) Zephyr, with everything in between"--Provided by publisher.
Oxf. Hist. Soc
Author: Ordinary Heroes
Author: Sally WhitePublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445676672
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The major unsung humanitarian role of British civilians and charities in the Great War and the tremendous bravery and suffering of the volunteers.
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Author: Children's Play and Its Place in Education
Author: Walter De Burley WoodPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415672627
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
This book explores the significance of play for young children. It includes an appendix on Montessori education.
Cake and Cockhorse
Author: Cake And Cockhorse ...Publisher:
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Languages : en
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Book Description
Vols 1-9 bound, vols 10-13 separate booklets.