A History of Kidderminster: With Short Accounts of Some Neighbouring Parishes

Description: This book is a detailed historical record of Kidderminster, a town in Worcestershire, England. The author has drawn on a range of sources, including parish registers, medieval deeds, and local archives, to provide a comprehensive account of Kidderminster's development from the 7th century onwards. Topics covered include the foundation of the town's monastery in 736, its medieval status as a royal demesne, the impact of the Black Death, and the town's subsequent growth as a center for carpet manufacturing. The author also examines the lives of ordinary Kidderminster residents, shedding light on their working conditions, social customs, and religious beliefs. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Kidderminster or in the broader history of medieval and early modern England. It provides a richly detailed and engaging account of the town's development over many centuries, and offers insights into the lives of its inhabitants. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

Price: 21.38 USD

Location: New York NY

End Time: 2025-01-28T08:42:17.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD