The English Village by Martin Wainwright
The English Village champions 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, and how it has adjusted to modern-day life.
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 *
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 *
Martin Wainwright has been the Northern Editor of The Guardian for 16 years and broadcasts regularly on television and radio. Born in Leeds, the son of the Liberal MP Richard Wainwright, he co-wrote The Which? Guide to Yorkshire and the Peak District, and among his other books on northern or countryside topics are a biography of the English fellwalker and author Alfred Wainwright (no relation), True North: In Praise of England's Better Half, and a guide to the Coast to Coast Walk, as well as A Gleaming Landscape: A Hundred Years of The Guardian's Country Diary.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781782436331 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782436332 |
| Title | The English Village |
| Author | Martin Wainwright |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Michael O'Mara Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-06-30 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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