This is the comprehensive history of Denby and its surrounding district. It will take the reader on a fascinating voyage of historical discovery, from the Stoneage to Viking settlements, into the Middle Ages, The English Civil War, and finally through to present day. It explores the origins and careers of the Lords of the Manor and their many Tenants. It features Militia lists, school days, Witchcraft, Surgeons, Inns as well as the numerous trades and occupations of Denby's inhabitants throughout the ages. Denby and District is an essential reference tool for family and local historians and is packed with nostalgia for locals and visitors alike. Lavishly illustrated, it contains over 180 photographs and line drawings together with 47 family trees and provides a useful reference for anyone interested in Denby and its District's past.
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Höhe: 235 mm
Breite: 170 mm
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978-1-871647-94-5 (9781871647945)
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Chris Heath was born in Denby Dale in 1969. He began researching his family history when he was thirteen, this developed over the years into local history, examining the places in which his family played out their lives. He is married and now lives in Birdsedge. His other interests include rambling around the local hills and fields with his dog, Charis, travelling around Britain and frequenting his local pub, "The George' in Upper Denby. He is also the author of 'The History of the Denby Dale Pies.'
