02235cam a22003613u 4500 62666 UtSlPG 20260610134438.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Bunting, Freeman Harold's Town and its vicinity Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Homeland Handbooks. no. 45 Release date is 2020-07-16 Transcribed from the 1905–6 Homeland Association Ltd. edition by David Price "Harold's Town and its Vicinity" by Freeman Bunting is a historical handbook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a guide for visitors exploring the historically rich areas of Waltham Abbey, Waltham Cross, Cheshunt, and Epping Forest. It delves into the history of these regions, with a particular focus on the legacy of Earl Harold, the last Saxon king, and the architectural significance of the Abbey. The opening of the handbook introduces Waltham Abbey, emphasizing its historical importance and architectural grandeur. Bunting describes how the town and its church were founded by notable figures like Tovi the Proud and Earl Harold, who significantly influenced the area’s development. The text highlights various attractions, such as the Abbey Gateway, the architectural beauty of the church, and the rich historical past, including ties to English royalty and important historical events, while also conveying the charm of the contemporary town and its picturesque surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Waltham Abbey (England) -- Guidebooks Cheshunt (England) -- Guidebooks Epping Forest (England) -- Guidebooks Branfill, J. A. C. (John Arthur Capel), 1838-1921 Homeland Handbooks. no. 45 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62666 103490 103490