A history of Derbyshire

By John Pendleton

Book Overview

Beneath Derbyshire's hills lie centuries of stories of miners, merchants, and moorland villages, shaped by faith, industry, and stubborn rural life. In this classic survey of the county, nineteenth-century historian John Pendleton traces how an English shire grew from scattered settlements into a distinctive community of market towns and quiet dales. Derbyshire lives on these pages. From early records through Victorian era England, he explores the making of its people, its customs, and its landscape, creating a landmark work of Derbyshire local history within the wider tradition of English county history and British county histories. Drawing on documentary records and local tradition, Pendleton offers a detailed portrait of Derbyshire towns and villages, major families, and notable sites that remain key Derbyshire historical landmarks. Readers glimpse life in 19th century Derbyshire as it was remembered by those closest to it. His narrative of everyday life and change has become a touchstone for students of Derbyshire social history, a dependable reference for local historians, and a valued Derbyshire genealogy research aid. For anyone building an English local history collection or seeking a dependable British regional history book, it remains both readable and authoritative. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353607418
• ISBN13: 9789353607418
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"