| Author |
Bunting, Freeman |
| Photographer |
Branfill, J. A. C. (John Arthur Capel), 1838-1921 |
| Title |
Harold's Town and its vicinity : Waltham Abbey, Waltham Cross, Cheshunt, and High Beech, Epping Forest
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| Series Title |
Homeland Handbooks. no. 45
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1905–6 Homeland Association Ltd. edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"Harold's Town and its Vicinity" by Freeman Bunting is a historical handbook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a guide for visitors exploring the historically rich areas of Waltham Abbey, Waltham Cross, Cheshunt, and Epping Forest. It delves into the history of these regions, with a particular focus on the legacy of Earl Harold, the last Saxon king, and the architectural significance of the Abbey. The opening of the handbook introduces Waltham Abbey, emphasizing its historical importance and architectural grandeur. Bunting describes how the town and its church were founded by notable figures like Tovi the Proud and Earl Harold, who significantly influenced the area’s development. The text highlights various attractions, such as the Abbey Gateway, the architectural beauty of the church, and the rich historical past, including ties to English royalty and important historical events, while also conveying the charm of the contemporary town and its picturesque surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Waltham Abbey (England) -- Guidebooks
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| Subject |
Cheshunt (England) -- Guidebooks
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| Subject |
Epping Forest (England) -- Guidebooks
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62666 |
| Release Date |
Jul 16, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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