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100 1 _aRimmer, Alfred,
_d1829-1893
245 1 0 _aAncient Streets and Homesteads of England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrations drawn by the author; engraved by J.D. Cooper.
500 _aRelease date is 2016-10-07
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Ancient Streets and Homesteads of England" by Alfred Rimmer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the architectural heritage of England's towns and villages, focusing on ancient street designs and homesteads that encapsulate the country's history and culture. With a strong emphasis on preservation, Rimmer highlights the beauty and historical significance of lesser-known buildings and streets that often go unnoticed. At the start of the book, Rimmer discusses the importance of "minor monumental history," referring to the forgotten architectural treasures of England that reflect its rich past. The author hints at the gradual erosion of this heritage through modern development and expresses concern for the preservation of these historical sites. Through detailed commentary and illustrations, Rimmer introduces readers to various towns, beginning with Chester, where he describes its unique street architecture, including the famous Rows, and shares anecdotes connecting these structures to pivotal moments in England's history. He not only aims to document these architectural features but also encourages readers to appreciate the stories and aesthetic qualities of England's historic spaces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Description and travel
653 _aHistoric buildings -- England
700 1 _aCooper, James Davis,
_d1823-1904
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53230
999 _c94064
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