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The History of the Suburbs of Exeter: With General Particulars as to the Landowners, Lay and Clerical, From the Conquest to the Present Time, and a ... On the Noble Houses of Redvers, and of Co - Softcover

Charles Worthy

 
9780282294793: The History of the Suburbs of Exeter: With General Particulars as to the Landowners, Lay and Clerical, From the Conquest to the Present Time, and a ... On the Noble Houses of Redvers, and of Co

Synopsis

The History of the Suburbs of Exeter offers a concise, readable look at the four parishes that lie just outside the old city walls, with insights into landowners, notable families, and local history from the conquest to modern times.

It highlights how life in Topsham, Stoke Canon, Powderham, Alphington, and nearby areas shaped the region’s story.

This edition focuses on the suburbs as a whole, framing what makes these places change over the centuries. It reveals the people who lived there, their landholding patterns, and the way local archives and records illuminate Devon’s history. The book also includes a special notice of the Hamlyn family and a digression on the noble houses of Redvers and Courtenay, Earls of Devon, grounding these communities in broader genealogical and social context.
What you’ll experience
  • A clear, asset‑based narrative about the Exeter suburbs and their ownership, streets, and landmarks.
  • Context on local families and their influence across generations.
  • Connections between parish life, architecture, and parish charity in old Devon.
  • A roadmap to further reading in Devonshire history and related topics.
Ideal for readers of local history, genealogists tracing West Country lineages, and anyone curious about how Exeter’s outskirts developed over time.

Ideal for researchers, history buffs, and residents who want to understand the roots of the Exeter suburbs and the families that helped shape them.

  • Accessible overview of the four suburban parishes and their evolution
  • Genealogical notes tied to notable Devon families
  • Contextual history linking local places to larger Devon events
  • Guidance for further archival exploration and study

Discover how the built and social landscape of the Exeter suburbs has grown from the conquest to the present, and see the past come alive in a region rich with family histories and local lore.

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