Wantage Past And Present (1901)

By Agnes Gibbons and E.C. Davey

Book Overview

""Wantage Past And Present"" is a historical book written by Agnes Gibbons and published in 1901. The book explores the history and development of Wantage, a market town in Oxfordshire, England. The author provides a comprehensive account of the town's past, from its origins as a Saxon settlement to its growth during the Middle Ages and beyond. The book also covers the town's prominent figures, such as King Alfred the Great, who was born in Wantage, and William of Wykeham, the founder of Winchester College. In addition to its historical content, the book also includes descriptions of the town's architecture, landmarks, and natural features. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and drawings, ""Wantage Past And Present"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Oxfordshire 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165784815
• ISBN13: 9781165784813
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"