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100 1 _aHeath, Sidney,
_d1872-1953
245 1 0 _aWinchester
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-25
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"Winchester" by Sidney Heath is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich heritage of the ancient city of Winchester, detailing its significance as a royal city and its architectural marvels, particularly the Winchester Cathedral. It paints a picture of the city's development through various historical eras, emphasizing its role in English history. The book provides an insightful journey through Winchester, highlighting key figures such as Alfred the Great, St. Swithun, and William of Wykeham. Heath chronicles the city's evolution from its origins as a British settlement and Roman town to its prominence during the Saxon era and beyond. Through vivid descriptions, the author captures the essence of the cathedral's grandeur, the lore surrounding notable legends like that of Guy, Earl of Warwick, and the establishment of educational institutions founded by Wykeham. Readers are invited to appreciate the melding of history, architecture, and legend within this beautiful English city, which remains a symbol of England's cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWinchester (England) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aHaslehust, E. W.,
_d1866-1949
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15706
999 _c57094
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