Axon, William E. A. (William Edward Armytage) 1846-1913 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Echoes of Old Lancashire" by William E. A. Axon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores various aspects of Lancashire's rich history, including customs, historical figures, and significant events from the past. The topics covered in the book aim to shed light on forgotten traditions and notable episodes that have shaped the character of the county. The opening of the book introduces a significant historical incident known as the "Lancashire Plot," which took place in Manchester in 1694. This trial involved the prosecution of several gentlemen accused of conspiring against King William of Orange, reflecting the political tensions and local sentiments of the time. The narrative captures the town's excitement and the complexities of the legal proceedings, revealing how perceptions of loyalty and treachery were intertwined in this turbulent period. Through this lens, Axon provides a captivating glimpse into the past life of Lancashire and sets the stage for further exploration of its historical intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-01-31 Produced by Shaun Pinder, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Lancashire (England) -- History DA Original publication data not identified 01016678 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48123 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48123 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134115.0 48123