History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Nottinghamshire, and the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham : Comprising, Under a Lucid Arrangement of Subjects, a General Survey of the County, and Separate Historical, Statistical, and Topographical Descriptions of Sherwood Forest, and Every Town, Parish, Township, Village, Hamlet, and Manor

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Nottinghamshire's rich history, geography, and its people. It presents a meticulously researched narrative that combines the general history and topography of Nottinghamshire with an enlightening directory of its inhabitants. Through visiting every parish and almost every house within the county, the author ensures the authenticity and depth of information provided, making it a treasure trove for both scholars and general readers interested in the region's heritage.

The thematic scope spans from detailed surveys of antiquities, roads, rivers, canals, minerals, rocks, caves, forests, public buildings, institutions, charities to civil and ecclesiastical courts. Additionally, it includes a chronology of significant events alongside a deep dive into Nottinghams evolution as a hub for diverse and beautiful manufactures contributing significantly to its wealth and importance.

With lists of magistrates and public officers as well as nobility and gentry appended to the survey of the county, this volume stands out for its extensive coverage. The inclusion of parochial histories adds layers to our understanding by detailing each village's situation, extent, population along with notable objects of interest and curiosity.

In essence, this book encapsulates the spirit of Nottinghamshire through agesits landscape sculpted by nature and nurtured by its people. It provides an invaluable resource that highlights the county's influence far beyond its borders while celebrating its unique contributions to Englands cultural tapestry.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Nottinghamshire''s rich history, geography, and its people. It presents a meticulously researched narrative that combines the general history and topography of Nottinghamshire with an enlightening directory of its inhabitants. Through visiting every parish and almost every house within the county, the author ensures the authenticity and depth of information provided, making it a treasure trove for both scholars and general readers interested in the region''s heritage.

The thematic scope spans from detailed surveys of antiquities, roads, rivers, canals, minerals, rocks, caves, forests, public buildings, institutions, charities to civil and ecclesiastical courts. Additionally, it includes a chronology of significant events alongside a deep dive into Nottinghams evolution as a hub for diverse and beautiful manufactures contributing significantly to its wealth and importance.

With lists of magistrates and public officers as well as nobility and gentry appended to the survey of the county, this volume stands out for its extensive coverage. The inclusion of parochial histories adds layers to our understanding by detailing each village''s situation, extent, population along with notable objects of interest and curiosity.

In essence, this book encapsulates the spirit of Nottinghamshire through agesits landscape sculpted by nature and nurtured by its people. It provides an invaluable resource that highlights the county''s influence far beyond its borders while celebrating its unique contributions to Englands cultural tapestry.