Common Land in Britain by Angus J L Winchester
An authoritative survey of the history of common land in Great Britain from the medieval period to present day.
Good maps and figures accompany each [case study], and Winchester's background as an historical geographer is evident throughout the book in the well-thought-out illustrative materialAlso to be commended are the excellent footnotes, which together with the Select Bibliography flag myriad place-specific studies. A marvellous study. -- Paul Stamper, University of Leicester * Landscapes *
Winchester captures what we know of the origins of this much misunderstood but cherished category of land and then proceeds to chart people's interaction with it over several centuries. Winchester draws on his own expertise and the work of others to document a rich history. The book is beautifully illustrated with maps, photographs, and archival sources. Winchester reminds us that common land has always and will continue to mean different things to different people. -- Frances Kerner * Open Space *
The author deserves much credit, however, for his skilful navigation of a subject which aroused passions and provoked controversy in the past and still does. This is an important book. * THE LOCAL HISTORIAN *
It stands alone as a singularly ambitious and impressive study, more detailed and comprehensive and wider ranging than anything that has come before. By combining an unrivalled range of material from the middle ages to the present and by offering a close, generous reading of existing work on British commons [...].Winchester's book will be the go-to reference for all those interested in every facet of common land. * AGRICULTURAL HISTORY REVIEW *
An incomparable guide to what commons have been for people in the island of Britain, to why they should be of interest to all kinds of historians, and why they have always lain (and still lie) close the heart of British life. * HISTORIA AGRARIA *
It adopts a comprehensive view, recognising that the concept of common land extends beyond shared usage. The chosen case studies highlight that a diverse range of landscapes held historical significance, going beyond the stereotypical British landscape. * LANDSCAPE HISTORY *
Winchester captures what we know of the origins of this much misunderstood but cherished category of land and then proceeds to chart people's interaction with it over several centuries. Winchester draws on his own expertise and the work of others to document a rich history. The book is beautifully illustrated with maps, photographs, and archival sources. Winchester reminds us that common land has always and will continue to mean different things to different people. -- Frances Kerner * Open Space *
The author deserves much credit, however, for his skilful navigation of a subject which aroused passions and provoked controversy in the past and still does. This is an important book. * THE LOCAL HISTORIAN *
It stands alone as a singularly ambitious and impressive study, more detailed and comprehensive and wider ranging than anything that has come before. By combining an unrivalled range of material from the middle ages to the present and by offering a close, generous reading of existing work on British commons [...].Winchester's book will be the go-to reference for all those interested in every facet of common land. * AGRICULTURAL HISTORY REVIEW *
An incomparable guide to what commons have been for people in the island of Britain, to why they should be of interest to all kinds of historians, and why they have always lain (and still lie) close the heart of British life. * HISTORIA AGRARIA *
It adopts a comprehensive view, recognising that the concept of common land extends beyond shared usage. The chosen case studies highlight that a diverse range of landscapes held historical significance, going beyond the stereotypical British landscape. * LANDSCAPE HISTORY *
ANGUS WINCHESTER is Emeritus Professor of Local and Landscape History at Lancaster University. His interests in common land have developed over many years, arising originally out of research into the history of upland landscapes in northern England. He was also, the first Director of VCH Cumbria until his retirement from Lancaster University in 2016.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781837651320 |
| ISBN 10 | 1837651329 |
| Title | Common Land in Britain |
| Author | Angus J L Winchester |
| Series | Garden And Landscape History |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-04-09 |
| Number of pages | 330 |
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