Salisbury Past

Newman, Ruth & Howells, Jane

ISBN 10: 1860771777 / ISBN 13: 9781860771774

Published by Phillimore, UK, 2001

About this Item

Hardcover. 134 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Phillimore, UK, 2001. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in fine condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. Dust jacket is unclipped. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: A 13th-century planned town, Salisbury's medieval layout can be easily traced and it is still dominated by its magnificent cathedral. Explaining the city's development, as a market, an industrial town, a transport hub and a county's social centre, the authors have very successfully met the challenge and produced an easy-to-read narrative. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Genealogy & Local History; ISBN: 1860771777. ISBN/EAN: 9781860771774. Inventory No: 20110361.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Salisbury Past
• Publisher: Phillimore, UK
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860771777
• ISBN 13: 9781860771774
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Genealogy & Local History

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Synopsis

A 13th-century planned town, Salisbury's medieval layout can be easily traced and it is still dominated by its magnificent cathedral. Explaining the city's development, as a market, an industrial town, a transport hub, and a county's social center, the authors have very successfully met the challenge and produced an easy-to-read narrative. 

About the Author

Ruth Newman and Jane Howells are friends and colleagues who both love the city of Salisbury and lecture widely on many aspects of its history. Ruth is Chairman of Wiltshire Local History Forum and Jane is editor of its newsletter. Ruth came to Salisbury in 1965 and is head of history at La Retraite Swan school and a blue-badged guide for the city and district. Jane is a Salisbury native, editor for the British Association for Local History, and engaged in research into the economic and social roles of 19th century women in the local community.