The History of Winchelsea: One of the Ancient Towns Added to the Cinque Ports (1850)

The History of Winchelsea: One of the Ancient Towns Added to the Cinque Ports (1850) is a book written by William Durrant Cooper. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Winchelsea, one of the five ports in England known as the Cinque Ports. The author explores the origins of the town, tracing its development from a small fishing village to a bustling port. He also delves into the town's involvement in important historical events, such as the Battle of Hastings and the Hundred Years' War. The book is richly illustrated with maps, drawings, and photographs, and includes a comprehensive index for easy reference. Overall, The History of Winchelsea is a fascinating exploration of a historic town and its place in English history.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.