Oakham & the Villages Through Time: Cottesmore, Empingham, Greetham, Langham, Ma

Description: Oakham & the Villages Through Time by Trevor Hickman This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Oakham & the surrounding Villages have changed and developed over the last century. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Oakham, the county town of Rutland, has a fascinating history. Oakham Castles Norman hall was built by Walkin de Ferrers around 1190, and also houses the famous horseshoes, which were collected from members of royalty and peers of the realm who passed through the town. The impressive tower of All Saints church dominates the skyline from miles around. Rutland County Museum on Catmose Street was constructed in 1794 to be the home of Rutland Fencible Cavalry. Walking around the lanes and minor roads that crisscross Rutland today is still a trip back in time. This unique selection of old and new images, compiled by local historian Trevor Hickman, is essential reading for anybody who knows and loves Oakham and the surrounding villages. Featured alongside Oakham are Cottesmere, Langham, Empingham, Whissendine and many more. Author Biography Trevor Hickman was born in the village of Wymondham and from an early age has been interested in local history. As a consultant and director of two publishing organisations, he designed and marketed books with a major interest in local history, particularly on Leicestershire. He taught bookbinding at the School of Printing in Leicester until retirement and has since compiled many books on local history. He has studied the history and manufacture of Stilton Cheese for over forty years. Long Description Trevor Hickman was born in the village of Wymondham and from an early age has been interested in local history. He received his first batch of photographs at the age of 10. On leaving school he was apprenticed to a printers and bookbinders, which ran its own subscription library, a haven for a young man interested in publishing and local history. His main interest has always been in book restoration, and when in 1955 he was awarded a City and Guilds bronze medal for fine bookbinding, this resulted in a career change. As a consultant and director of two publishing organisations, he designed and marketed books with a major interest in local history, particularly on Leicestershire. He taught bookbinding at the School of Printing in Leicester until retirement and has since compiled many books on local history. Details ISBN1445616874 Author Trevor Hickman Year 2013 ISBN-10 1445616874 ISBN-13 9781445616872 Media Book Format Paperback Publication Date 2013-08-15 Pages 96 Publisher Amberley Publishing Imprint Amberley Publishing Subtitle Cottesmore, Empingham, Greetham, Langham, Market Overton and Whissendine Place of Publication Chalford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 942.54 Short Title OAKHAM & THE VILLAGES THROUGH Language English Series Through Time AU Release Date 2013-08-15 NZ Release Date 2013-08-15 UK Release Date 2013-08-15 Audience General Illustrations 180 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:76394348;

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