A Ramble in Rhyme in the Country of Cranmer and Ridley: A Kentish Garland (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

S. Theobald Smith

 
9780267500871: A Ramble in Rhyme in the Country of Cranmer and Ridley: A Kentish Garland (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A lyrical ramble through Kent’s ancestral shores, blending history, scenery, and faith.

This collection guides you along coastal paths from Reculvers to Herne, Haw Farm, and beyond. It pairs vivid verse with evocative scenes and notes on the region’s rich past, inviting reflection as you walk the same lanes and clifftops.

  • Experience coastal legends, shipwrecks, and the sea’s changing moods as the narrator wanders.
  • Discover remnants of Roman and Saxon history visible in walls, towers, and roadways.
  • Meet old churches, village life, and the stories of Cranmer, Ridley, and other figures tied to local heritage.
  • Enjoy a quiet, contemplative tour of Kent’s countryside, cottages, gardens, and windswept shore.
Ideal for readers who love local history, nature poetry, and English heritage as seen through a field-guide eye.

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