Evesham

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Evesham

by E. H. (Edmund Hort) New

EN·~1 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
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EVESHAM - WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY - EDMUND H. NEW

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DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF H.N. 1820-1893 D.N. 1834-1901

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Evesham

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CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION

9:19
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CHAPTER II - EVESHAM AND THE VALE

11:35
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CHAPTER III - THE ABBEY

18:46
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CHAPTER IV - THE REMAINS OF THE ABBEY

12:43
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CHAPTER V - THE PARISH CHURCHES

6:45
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CHAPTER VI - THE TOWN

20:02

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (111K 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.

About the author

E. H. (Edmund Hort) New

E. H. (Edmund Hort) New

1871–1931

A gifted English artist of the Arts and Crafts movement, he became known for richly decorative book illustration and a strong feel for old buildings and landscapes. His work helped give late Victorian and early 20th-century books a distinctive handmade charm.

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