Memorials of old Kent

By George Clinch

Book Overview

Kent keeps its secrets in stone. Memorials of Old Kent opens doors that modern maps cannot. Kent still speaks in whispers. Written with the keen eye of P. H. Ditchfield, this is antiquarian local history at its most inviting: an illustrated county history that brings together kent parish churches, timeworn customs, and the layered stories held by historic manors and castles. Read it as a local history reference, dip into it for local history research, or follow it as a richly observed record of Kent England past, where english heritage landmarks stand as evidence of change, continuity, and pride. First published in the atmosphere of Victorian era Britain, Ditchfield's work belongs to the classic tradition of English county histories and British antiquarian literature: attentive to architecture, parish life, and the small details that anchor place. It is also a quiet ally for genealogy and family history, offering context for surnames, villages, and the parochial world that shaped them. Whether you are a casual rambler, a student of the county, or a collector of enduring non-fiction, these pages reward unhurried reading. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353707927
• ISBN13: 9789353707927
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"