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The History and Antiquities of Thorne: With Some Account of the Drainage of Hatfield Chase (1829)
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The History and Antiquities of Thorne: With Some Account of the Drainage of Hatfield Chase (1829)

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The History and Antiquities of Thorne: With Some Account of the Drainage of Hatfield Chase is a book written by S. Whaley and published in 1829. The book provides a detailed account of the history and antiquities of the town of Thorne, located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It also includes information on the drainage of Hatfield Chase, an area of fenland in the north of England that was drained in the 17th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Thorne's history and culture. The first chapter provides an overview of the town's geography and topography, while the second chapter delves into its early history, including the Roman occupation and the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons.Subsequent chapters cover topics such as the town's medieval history, its role in the English Civil War, and its development during the Industrial Revolution. The book also includes information on notable figures from Thorne's past, such as the poet William Mason and the philanthropist William Pilkington.Throughout the book, Whaley provides detailed descriptions of Thorne's architecture, landmarks, and cultural traditions. He also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the town's layout and history.Overall, The History and Antiquities of Thorne: With Some Account of the Drainage of Hatfield Chase is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Yorkshire or the development of English towns and cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 May 2009
Pages
164
ISBN
9781104493561

The History and Antiquities of Thorne: With Some Account of the Drainage of Hatfield Chase is a book written by S. Whaley and published in 1829. The book provides a detailed account of the history and antiquities of the town of Thorne, located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It also includes information on the drainage of Hatfield Chase, an area of fenland in the north of England that was drained in the 17th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Thorne's history and culture. The first chapter provides an overview of the town's geography and topography, while the second chapter delves into its early history, including the Roman occupation and the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons.Subsequent chapters cover topics such as the town's medieval history, its role in the English Civil War, and its development during the Industrial Revolution. The book also includes information on notable figures from Thorne's past, such as the poet William Mason and the philanthropist William Pilkington.Throughout the book, Whaley provides detailed descriptions of Thorne's architecture, landmarks, and cultural traditions. He also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the town's layout and history.Overall, The History and Antiquities of Thorne: With Some Account of the Drainage of Hatfield Chase is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Yorkshire or the development of English towns and cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 May 2009
Pages
164
ISBN
9781104493561