Overview
At the heart of Staffordshire stands Lichfield, a small cathedral city with a remarkably long memory. In this classic local history book, an anonymous Georgian antiquary sets down a concise yet rich account of the ancient and modern state of the city and its famous Close. Its streets speak across centuries. Combining topographical description with historical reflection, this British topographical study traces the growth of the settlement, the shaping of the Close around the great cathedral, and the intertwined civic and religious life that made Lichfield one of the characteristic English cathedral cities. For readers curious about the history of Lichfield city, it offers a vivid glimpse of 18th century Lichfield within the wider story of Georgian Staffordshire England and English ecclesiastical heritage. First issued as an antiquarian city history and British local history reference, the volume illuminates streets, parishes and families at a moment when memory still bridged older custom and modern urban life, making it a valuable genealogy research resource and an indispensable companion for local historians and anyone drawn to English cathedral cities history or Lichfield Cathedral history. 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. Prepared in a careful modern edition, it holds equal appeal for casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789354440090
- ISBN-10: 9354440096
- Publisher: Alpha Edition
- Publish Date: February 2021
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.79 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.15 pounds
- Page Count: 356
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