Chiltern Images

Susan Read

ISBN 10: 0750900075 / ISBN 13: 9780750900072

Published by Sutton Publishing Ltd, 1992

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Leichte Rillen / Abschurfungen / Risse / Knicke. The Chilterns, named from the Saxon word for chalk, is a picturesque region characterized by rolling hills, valleys, and woodlands, stretching from Hertfordshire through Buckinghamshire to the Thames valley. For centuries, communities have thrived here, drawing sustenance from the rich soil, beechwoods, cherry orchards, and local crafts like lace-making and straw-plaiting. This landscape has seen significant transformations since the time of Henry VIII, marked by religious persecution. During the Civil War, the Chiltern Hills became a battleground, caught between Oxford and London, witnessing numerous conflicts and their accompanying devastation. This book offers a tapestry of words and images that spans over four centuries, immersing readers in the essence of the Chilterns. It features extracts from historical figures such as John Leland, Camden, Defoe, Shelley, and Disraeli, bringing the region's unique character to life. Enhanced by modern color photographs, sepia images from the early 20th century, and period engravings, this work serves as a beautiful reminder of the Chilterns' rich history and allure, appealing to both tourists and locals alike.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chiltern Images
• Publisher: Sutton Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750900075
• ISBN 13: 9780750900072
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

The Chilterns - a name derived from the Saxon word Cylt or Chilt, meaning chalk - 'forms a high but undulating tract of hill, vale and wood' rising up in Hertfordshire, sweeping through Buckinghamshire and dropping down into the Thames valley. In this landscape people have lived in harmony with their surroundings for many centuries, exacting a living from the soil, the beechwoods, the cherry orchards, and the cottage industries of lace-making and straw-plaiting.
The Chilterns has undergone dramatic changes since the reign of Henry VIII when religious persecution was rife. In the Civil War, the Chiltern Hills became the reluctant frontier between Oxford and London, a battleground for many skirmishes and a witness to death and destruction.
In this tapestry of words and pictures spanning over four centuries, the reader is immersed in the spirit of the Chilterns. Drawing upon extracts written by past travellers and residents in this area, the book begins with the sixteenth-century antiquary and topographer, John Leland, and includes, among others, Camden, Milton's daughter, Defoe, Shelley and Disraeli. In their company a unique region of England is brought vividly to life.
Superbly illustrated with modern colour photographs together with sepia photographs from the turn of the century and period engravings, Chiltern Images is a wonderful reminder of the history and beauty of this fascinating area. It will be welcomed by the tourist and resident alike.