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Charles Darwin in Shrewsbury - Jon Fraser King - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Charles Darwin in Shrewsbury - Jon Fraser King - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Charles Darwin was one of the most influential scientific thinkers of his age and his ideas continue to inform our understanding of the natural world. Darwin was born and went to school in Shrewsbury and the town was the home of his family until he moved away as a young man. The story of Shrewsbury’s Darwin is of a youthful, energetic and outdoor-loving figure with a natural curiosity, intrigued by the world he saw around him who evolved into the ideal candidate for the position of naturalist on HMS Beagle.In Charles Darwin in Shrewsbury the reader is taken through Darwin’s early history, his great adventure on HMS Beagle and finally to the realisation of his big idea. Alongside this the author takes the reader on a guided tour around the town, highlighting the landmarks associated with Darwin. The book places Darwin’s early years in the context of the town and the wider landscape, providing a fresh insight into the naturalist’s personal and intellectual development. It is both a pocket biography and a town guide, a companion for pilgrims to the town and a fascinating insight into the making of a marvellous mind.

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Lichfield in 50 Buildings - Joss Musgrove Knibb - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Lichfield in 50 Buildings - Joss Musgrove Knibb - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

From the third quarter of the seventh century when St Chad wandered into a watery valley in the heart of the Kingdom of Mercia to the Black Death, the English Civil War and the days of the Enlightenment when it was home to great minds such as Samuel Johnson and Erasmus Darwin, Lichfield has a proud and distinctive identity.This extraordinary history is embodied in the buildings that have shaped the city. Lichfield in 50 Buildings explores the history of this rich and vibrant community through a selection of its greatest architectural treasures. From its 1,300-year-old cathedral, the impressive Guildhall to the modernist Garrick Theatre, this unique study celebrates the city’s heritage in a new and accessible way. Well-known local author Joss Musgrove Knibb guides the reader on a tour of the city’s historic structures and modern architectural marvels.

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Lichfield Through Time - Anthony Poulton Smith - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Lichfield Through Time - Anthony Poulton Smith - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Romans and Celts were familiar with Lichfield but the Saxons put it on the map. St Chad built a church in Lichfield after bringing his bishopric of Mercia here in the seventh century, and the first cathedral was constructed soon afterwards. Lichfield became a county in 1553, with the office of Sheriff of Lichfield, a position which continues today. During the English Civil War the Royalist stronghold was besieged twice, the second time resulting in the collapse of the cathedral''s central spire. Later centuries saw Lichfield become a city famous for its intellectuals. Among the most famous were Erasmus Darwin, David Garrick, Anna Seward and, possibly most famous of them all, Dr Samuel Johnson. Within these pages not only is there a comparison to be made between old and new views, but also glimpses into some of the lives of people who have contributed to this delightful city.

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Derby Through Time - Maxwell Craven - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Derby Through Time - Maxwell Craven - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Derby is an exceptional and underrated city. It was an important centre of the Midlands Enlightenment, boasting Dr Erasmus Darwin and John Whitehurst FRS among its eighteenth-century residents. It produced an artist of international repute in Joseph Wright ARA and has been a centre for the production of fine porcelain and fine clocks for almost three centuries. It was a county town for five centuries and was in its Georgian heyday much admired by writers such as Daniel Defoe.Despite the best endeavours of a peculiarly unappreciative and iconoclastic bunch of city fathers over the years, many of its fine Georgian and Regency features have managed to survive. In 90 pairs of photographs ranging from 1765 to the present, Maxwell Craven has attempted to show why it is still a city of which its citizens can be proud and how it has changed, in places out of all recognition.

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Derby: A Potted History - Michael Smith - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Derby: A Potted History - Michael Smith - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The area around Derby has been inhabited for millennia – from prehistory, through Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Viking settlements. The Mercian queen Ethelflaeda won a significant victory against the Vikings at Derby and the town became an important monastic centre in the Middle Ages and was in the frontline of later conflicts during the Civil War and the Jacobite Rebellion. The eighteenth and nineteenth centuries marked the development of industrial Derby, including the new porcelain industry, and at the same time it attracted a group of Enlightenment thinkers, artists, scientists and reforming industrialists, including Erasmus Darwin and Joseph Wright, who were to leave their mark on the country. Famous manufacturing names such as Rolls Royce made Derby their home and today’s city is now redeveloping itself in a post-industrial world.Illustrated throughout, this accessible historical portrait of the transformation that Derby has undergone through the ages will be of great interest to residents, visitors and all those with links to the city.

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Lichfield: A Potted History - Teresa Gilmore - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Lichfield: A Potted History - Teresa Gilmore - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Staffordshire city of Lichfield has a wealth of history, much of which is reflected in its many historic buildings and landmarks. Famous as the birthplace of the esteemed writer Dr Samuel Johnson, other notable people who lived in the city were the eighteenth-century actor and playwright David Garrick and Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin.In Lichfield: A Potted History, author and local tour guide Teresa Gilmore takes readers on a fascinating exploration of the city’s history through the centuries. What was there before the city was established in the seventh century with the arrival of St Chad? Why did he choose this location? Why was it so heavily contested over during the English Civil War? And how did it grow and develop into the thriving, modern cathedral city we have today? Answers to these questions, and many more, can be found within these pages.Illustrated throughout, this engaging and informative portrait will be of great interest to residents, visitors and all those with links to the city.

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A-Z of Plymouth - Derek Tait - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Plymouth - Derek Tait - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Plymouth is steeped in history, from the prehistoric remains discovered at Cattedown, the Bronze Age trading settlement at Mount Batten and the Roman burial grounds at Stonehouse to the Pilgrim Fathers’ departure from the Mayflower Steps, the hard-fought battles of the Civil War and the Blitz during the Second World War.In A–Z of Plymouth local author Derek Tait takes the reader on a tour through the history of this Devon city. Here are the stories behind its notable streets and buildings, and the dark secrets of its hidden lanes and alleyways. The author highlights aspects of Plymouth’s colourful maritime heritage and introduces us to some of its famous sons and daughters. With strong associations to Nancy Astor, Sir Francis Drake, William Bligh, Lawrence of Arabia, Admiral Hardy and Charles Darwin, as well as tales of slavers, pirates, suffragettes, mutineers and executions, the city is rich in stories of discoveries, triumphs and disasters, all adding to its compelling history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will be of interest to visitors, residents and all those with links to this port city.

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A-Z of Lichfield - Jono Oates - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Lichfield - Jono Oates - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Lichfield is in the heart of the rural county of Staffordshire and is a small cathedral city, but it has a fascinating history and retains many of its historic buildings and landmarks. Noted as the birthplace of Samuel Johnson, the man who published the Dictionary of the English Language in 1755, the city was also home to Shakespearean actor David Garrick, the antiquarian Elias Ashmole (founder of the Ashmolean Museum) and Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin.A–Z of Lichfield takes the reader on an engaging tour of this small city. Lichfield can trace its roots back to the seventh century. It was ransacked during the English Civil War, and in the eighteenth century it became known as the coaching city, a halfway stop for coaches travelling between London and the North, and the Victorians provided their architecture and economy in the nineteenth century.Today it is a peaceful and picturesque centre of tourism with quaint streets and historic buildings. This book describes the history of Lichfield through its famous people, its streets, houses, churches, and shows that it is a little city with a big heart.

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Kent's Literary Heritage - Margaret Woodhams - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Kent's Literary Heritage - Margaret Woodhams - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The landscape, buildings and people of Kent have provided inspiration for writers for centuries. Whether the writers were natives of the county itself or came as visitors, its coastline, orchards, towns and villages have helped shape the imaginations of some of the most influential of English authors. Among the many writers associated with Kent is Geoffrey Chaucer, who set his famous Canterbury Tales on the pilgrims’ route to Thomas Becket’s shrine in Canterbury Cathedral. Charles Dickens spent his formative years in Kent and later returned to the county when he bought his mansion Gads Hill Place and his holiday home at Broadstairs. Kent provided the setting for many of his novels. Charles Darwin worked on his groundbreaking theory of evolution at his Kentish home, Down House; Winston Churchill produced much of his finest writing whilst living at Chartwell; Ian Fleming visited the county regularly and it features often in the Bond novels; H. E. Bates’ popular Darling Buds of May stories are set in the heart of rural Kent where he himself lived for many years. This book explores the fascinating history of Kent’s remarkable literary heritage as well as being a guide to the locations where that heritage can still be found.

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A-Z of Birmingham - Andrew Homer - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Birmingham - Andrew Homer - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Birmingham – Britain’s second largest city – lies in the heart of the country. Nicknamed the ‘city of a thousand trades’, it became the workshop of England in the Industrial Revolution and, as the centre of the Enlightenment in the Midlands, was a hotbed of scientific thinking and technological innovation. The Lunar Society, including luminaries such as Erasmus Darwin and James Watt, met regularly at industrialist Matthew Boulton’s Soho House. The Cadbury family’s Arts and Crafts model village of Bournville, built for their workers, is sought after today, and although many famous industries associated with Birmingham – from Bird’s custard to BSA armaments and motorcycles – have gone, the eclectic Jewellery Quarter remains and a resurgent Birmingham is typified by its 1960s Rotunda, rebuilt Bullring and renovated old canal area around Gas Street Basin.In A–Z of Birmingham Andrew Homer delves into the history of the city. He picks out well-known landmarks and famous residents such as Oscar Deutsch, founder of the Odeon cinema chain, Joseph Hansom, inventor of the safety cab, and a youthful J. R. R. Tolkien and digs beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser-known facts about Birmingham and its hidden places of interest. This fascinating A–Z tour of Birmingham’s history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this West Midlands city.

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A-Z of Shrewsbury - Dorothy Nicolle - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Shrewsbury - Dorothy Nicolle - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Shrewsbury, Shropshire’s county town, has been an important trading and administrative centre since medieval times because of its position on the River Severn close to the Welsh border. Today, much of the town follows its original medieval street layout and remains largely unspoilt, with its intriguingly named streets and alleyways. For visitors and residents alike there is much history to discover, from the red-sandstone castle to the fifteenth- and sixteenth-century timber-framed buildings reflecting the wealth from the wool trade.In A–Z of Shrewsbury local author Dorothy Nicolle seeks out stories from the past about the town’s places and its famous sons and daughters. Notable people, including Charles Darwin, Robert Clive and Wilfred Owen, intermingle with those who are, perhaps, lesser-known, ranging from Aethelflaeda and Percy Thrower (the gardening expert) to Cadman (the tightrope artiste) and Judge Jeffreys (the ‘Hanging Judge’). Among the events covered are the Battle of Shrewsbury and the Civil War, as well as visits by royalty through the centuries and the Shrewsbury Flower Show, which is one of the oldest in the country. Finally, many people ask is the name pronounced ‘Shrowesbury’ or ‘Shruesbury’? Well, that depends largely on whoever you ask, but it seems that locals like to tell visitors that neither is right and neither is wrong – as long as they make time to explore this lovely town.

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Celebrating Cambridge - Susie Boulton - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Celebrating Cambridge - Susie Boulton - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

From its occupation by the Romans, through its development as an internationally renowned centre of learning, to its current status as one of the world’s leading technology hubs, Cambridge has a proud and distinctive identity. It was founded on the banks of the River Granta (later the Cam), with the name originating from the river and the bridge it crossed. By medieval times it enjoyed a flourishing river trade and was renowned for hosting one of the largest fairs in Europe. The university was founded in 1209, and its history is intertwined with the city, giving it a rich architectural heritage and the much-loved riverside ‘Backs’.In Celebrating Cambridge local author Susie Boulton highlights the individuals who have shaped the city’s destiny. The university has nurtured a remarkable number of eminent scientists and mathematicians (Newton and Darwin among them), leaving a rich legacy of scientific breakthroughs and innovations. Distinguished poets, philosophers, economists, musicians and actors have also honed their skills here. The book looks back on royal visits to the town, has chapters on architecture, women at Cambridge, fairs, festivals and music, from King’s College Chapel to the Cambridge Folk Festival. A chapter on open spaces highlights the glorious botanic gardens, city squares and peaceful commons where cattle graze.A city of unique beauty, intriguing history and remarkable achievements, Cambridge has so much to celebrate. Illustrated throughout, this engaging book will be a valuable contribution to local history and will appeal to local residents, visitors and all those with links to this vibrant and cultured city.

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Ilkley and Around in 50 Buildings - Kim Revill - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Ilkley and Around in 50 Buildings - Kim Revill - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The busy town of Ilkley nestles between the cities of Leeds and Bradford in the breathtakingly beautiful Yorkshire countryside. Ilkley is known far and wide for the eponymous tune ‘On Ilkla Moor Baht’ at,’ but besides this anthem and its stunning moor it has more than 80 listed buildings and is home to one of the smallest cinemas in Europe. It proudly sports grand Victorian houses built in Yorkshire stone, has its own playhouse, and is famous for its imposing Manor House which today houses the museum and heritage arts centre. Hydrotherapy plays a big part in the history of Ilkley. White Wells Spa Cottage opened its first bathing pools in 1703 and established Ilkley as a spa town; Craiglands Hotel is also renowned for the treatment of hydrotherapy. Further visitors arrived following the opening of Ilkley railway station in 1865. The grand Town Hall was built 1906-08, as was the King’s Hall, which provides a multi-functional community hub today. Ilkley Library and visitor centre provides one of the venues for an annual literary festival. Hillside Court is home to an array of shops, restaurants and apartments and is also linked to Charles Darwin as he stayed there with his family. The award-winning Michelin star Box Tree Restaurant, where chef Marco Pierre White cut his culinary teeth, is one of the oldest dwellings in Ilkley. Thorpe Hall, the former Ardenlea, was the home of local draper, George Thorpe and towers over the surrounding countryside.Ilkley and Around in 50 Buildings explores the history of this fascinating area of Yorkshire through a selection of its most interesting buildings and structures, showing the changes that have taken place over the years. The book will appeal to all those who live in Ilkley or who have an interest in the area.

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