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A History of Enfield in the County of Middlesex, Including Its Royal and Ancient Manors, the Chase, and the Duchy of Lancaster, With Notices of Its Worthies, and Its Natural History, Etc: Also an Acco - Hardcover

Edward Ford

 
9780265635858: A History of Enfield in the County of Middlesex, Including Its Royal and Ancient Manors, the Chase, and the Duchy of Lancaster, With Notices of Its Worthies, and Its Natural History, Etc: Also an Acco

Synopsis

Explore Enfield’s layered local history, from its ancient manors and chapels to modern streets and charities.

This nonfiction work traces the parish’s development, the parish church, and the town’s notable families, drawing together religious, civic, and social threads that shape Enfield’s identity.

Delve into the landscape, notable buildings, and key institutions that have long defined Enfield. The book surveys the parish, its churches, schools, charities, and the governance that has guided the community across generations, including the New River and other local features.

  • Learn about the major manors and estates in Enfield, including Elsinge, Suffolks, and Capels, and how they influenced local life.
  • Explore the church, the parish charities, endowments, and how donations shaped education and welfare in the area.
  • Discover the role of landmarks, markets and fairs, and the river networks in Enfield’s development.
  • Meet the notable figures connected to Enfield’s history and their impact on the community.

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogists, and anyone curious about how an English parish evolved over centuries.

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