Memorials Of Ash Priors (1908)

By Arthur Wilfrid Baynham

Book Overview

Memorials of Ash Priors is a book written by Arthur Wilfrid Baynham and published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive historical account of the village of Ash Priors, located in Somerset, England. The author describes the village's origins, including its early settlement by the Saxons and the establishment of the local manor. Baynham goes on to detail the village's growth and development over the centuries, including its involvement in the English Civil War and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the local community. The book also includes information on notable figures from Ash Priors, such as the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who lived in the village for a time.Throughout the book, Baynham draws on a variety of sources, including historical documents, local records, and personal accounts, to provide a rich and detailed picture of life in Ash Priors. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Somerset or the development of rural communities in England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165599163
• ISBN13: 9781165599165
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"