The Common Stream - Two Thousand Years of the English Village

Rowland Parker

ISBN 10: 0586082530 / ISBN 13: 9780586082539

Published by Paladin (Granada Publishing), 1978

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Subtitled 'Two Thousand Years of the English Village', this attractive and well-researched book traces the history of one village - Foxton, in Cambridgeshire - from the first records of human habitation 2000 years ago to the late 20th century. Illustrated with maps of the village at different stages of its development (starting under the Roman Occupation) and line drawings by the author. First published in hardback 1975 and in paperback 1976. Good condition of text, binding and illustrated cover. Seller Inventory # ABE-1610635733753

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Title: The Common Stream - Two Thousand Years of ...

Publisher: Paladin (Granada Publishing)

Publication Date: 1978

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis:

The Common Stream

About the Author:

Rowland Parker was born in 1912 in North Lincolnshire. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all farmers and his youth was spent in the country. He was educated at Louth Grammar School, won a scholarship to Nottingham University and then trained as a teacher. In 1935 he joined the staff of what was then the Central School, Cambridge, and, except for the war, remained there until his retirement in 1972. He enlisted in the Royal Artillery in 1940, serving in North Africa, Italy, Egypt, Syria and Palestine, where he began to take an interest in archaeology and history. He lived in Foxton until his death in 1989.