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The English Village
Martin Wainwright
Extent: 192 pages
Size: 198x129mm
Publication Date: 13/10/2011
About the Book
The village remains a quintessential and much-loved treasure of the English countryside. This rural idyll has inspired generations of great poets, novelists and artists including the likes of Constable, Hardy, Wordsworth, as well as providing the picturesque setting for modern TV series such as Lark Rise to Candleford and Cranford. The English Village celebrates all that is unique and loved about a typical village – the pub, the green, the school, the church, the pond, the local shop and more – as well as exploring how the village has changed over the centuries. Also includes fascinating information on the origins of village names – Siddington, for example, means the farm of the valley (sidd: valley, in: belonging to, ton: farmland). Filled with facts, figures, customs and lore, there is a wealth of fascinating information to be discovered in this charming book.
Extent: 192pages
Size: 198x129mm
Publication Date: 30/06/2016
About the Book
Reviews
- 'A perfect introduction to the subject', Yorkshire Evening Post
- 'Jam-packed with interesting facts ... celebrates all aspects of village life', Family History Monthly
- 'A quirky and fascinating look at more than 15 centuries of rural dwelling, covering everything from cottage industries to rustic superstitions', Countryside Voice