
EVESHAM - WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY - EDMUND H. NEW
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF H.N. 1820-1893 D.N. 1834-1901
Evesham
CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER II - EVESHAM AND THE VALE
CHAPTER III - THE ABBEY
CHAPTER IV - THE REMAINS OF THE ABBEY
CHAPTER V - THE PARISH CHURCHES
CHAPTER VI - THE TOWN
CHAPTER VII - THE BATTLE OF EVESHAM
Step into the winding lanes of a centuries‑old English market town, where every stone seems to whisper the lives of those who built it. The author weaves together meticulous research from historic chronicles and local newspaper essays, presenting a richly illustrated portrait that celebrates the unique character of each cottage, church, and gateway. With a gentle, reflective tone, the narrative urges listeners to consider how modern change compares with the enduring beauty of older streets.
As you wander past the timber homes that echo a once‑forested landscape and the blue‑lias walls of the medieval parish church, you'll hear vivid descriptions of the oolite stone that crowns the bell tower and the Abbey’s ancient foundations. Illustrated scenes of Bridge Street, the bustling market place, and the hill‑top views invite you to picture the town’s evolution from Norman stonework to seventeenth‑century brickwork. The book becomes a walking tour, offering both factual insight and a sense of reverence for the craftsmanship that shaped this historic community.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (110K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Asad Razzaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-10-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1931
Best known for graceful pen-and-ink drawings shaped by the Arts and Crafts movement, this English artist brought a quiet, decorative charm to books, buildings, and scenes of the countryside. His work has a handmade warmth that still feels inviting more than a century later.
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