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An Existence of the Past (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lucy Wheeler

 
9780267842735: An Existence of the Past (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0267842732 ISBN 13: 9780267842735
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the hidden history of a medieval Surrey town and its vanished abbey.

Chertsey-on-Thames is a quiet place with a grand past. This book traces nine centuries of growth, devotion, and change centered on the abbey that once dominated the town. It blends local milestones with broader events, showing how the monastery shaped daily life, politics, and the landscape around Chertsey.

The narrative highlights key figures, from Erkenwald to Rutherwyk, and reveals how ecclesiastical and civic life intertwined across generations. Accessible yet grounded in documentary detail, the work invites readers to see the town through the long view of history, from its abbey precincts to its modern streets.

  • Rich local history that connects a small town to national events.
  • Profiles of abbots and other figures who shaped the abbey’s fate.
  • Discussion of geography, charters, endowments, and monastic life.
  • Notes on sources, illustrations, and the changing landscape over time.

Ideal for readers of local history and medieval England seeking a grounded, readable account of a once-great abbey’s legacy.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0267842732
ISBN 13 
9780267842735
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
250