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100 1 _aBunting, Freeman
245 1 0 _aHarold's Town and its vicinity
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aHomeland Handbooks. no. 45
500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-16
508 _aTranscribed from the 1905–6 Homeland Association Ltd. edition by David Price
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWaltham Abbey (England) -- Guidebooks
653 _aCheshunt (England) -- Guidebooks
653 _aEpping Forest (England) -- Guidebooks
700 1 _aBranfill, J. A. C.
_q(John Arthur Capel),
_d1838-1921
830 0 _aHomeland Handbooks. no. 45
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62666
999 _c103490
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