Harold's Town and its vicinity

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bunting, Freeman

Contributor:

Branfill, J. A. C. (John Arthur Capel), 1838-1921

Series:

Homeland Handbooks. no. 45

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Harold's Town and its Vicinity" by Freeman Bunting is a historical handbook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a guide for visitors exploring the historically rich areas of Waltham Abbey, Waltham Cross, Cheshunt, and Epping Forest. It delves into the history of these regions, with a particular focus on the legacy of Earl Harold, the last Saxon king, and the architectural significance of the Abbey. The opening of the handbook introduces Waltham Abbey, emphasizing its historical importance and architectural grandeur. Bunting describes how the town and its church were founded by notable figures like Tovi the Proud and Earl Harold, who significantly influenced the area's development. The text highlights various attractions, such as the Abbey Gateway, the architectural beauty of the church, and the rich historical past, including ties to English royalty and important historical events, while also conveying the charm of the contemporary town and its picturesque surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1905-6 Homeland Association Ltd. edition by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-07-16