A History of Richmond & Swaledale

Written by Bernard Jennings

£18.99 £16.50

Book condition

This book is brand new

Book details

Paperback:

520 pages

Publisher:

Phillimore & Co Ltd

Language:

English

ISBN:

1860773648

Book description

This book offers much to those with an interest in the evolution of the local community of Richmond and Swaledale and also to those concerned about the development of a medieval new town, an English market town, a parliamentary pocket borough and a Pennine dale.

This book began many years ago with Professor Jennings’ thesis on lead-mining in Swaledale. Some years later, the Richmond W.E.A organised a local history class. Under its tutor, Roger Fieldhouse, it proved very successful. It was converted into a joint W.E.A/Leeds University tutorial class and its researches, together with those of another class at Reeth form the basis of this book. Most northern local historians will find this book essential reading, as it is also for all those in Richmond and throughout Swaledale with an interest in the making of their town, their landscape and their community.