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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.

The English Village

History and Traditions

$20.59

  • Paperback

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    1 September 2016

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Summary

A charming guide to the story of the English Village, celebrating this beloved heart of the countryside. A fascinating compendium of interesting details, facts, customs and lore, this is an unabashed celebration of the English village, as well as a record of an almost vanished world.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781782436331
ISBN-10:1782436332
Author:Martin Wainwright
Publisher:Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Imprint:Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:1 September 2016
Weight:160g
Dimensions:129mm x 198mm
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The English Village by Martin Wainwright - ISBN: 9781782436331
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Jam-packed with interesting facts … celebrates all aspects of village life.” – Family History Monthly

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 *

About The Author

Martin Wainwright

Martin Wainwright was the Guardian’s highly respected Northern editor and is the author of other books including Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes.

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