Nooks and Corners of Old England

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Nooks and Corners of Old England

by Allan Fea

EN·~6 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total

NOOKS AND CORNERS - OF OLD ENGLAND - BY - ALLAN FEA

0:14

TO - MY OLD FRIEND - SEYMOUR LUCAS, R.A., F.S.A. - THIS BOOK - IS AFFECTIONATELY - INSCRIBED

0:42

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1:54

NOOKS IN HUNTINGDONSHIRE - AND NORTH NORTHANTS

27:46

SOME SUFFOLK NOOKS

24:36

NOOKS IN NORFOLK

24:30

NOOKS IN WARWICKSHIRE AND - BORDERLAND

24:51

SOME NOOKS IN WORCESTERSHIRE - AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE

32:41

NOOKS IN NORTHERN - WILTSHIRE

28:26

EASTERN AND SOUTHERN - SOMERSET

32:39

Description

Stepping off the main roads, the author invites listeners to wander through England’s quieter historic sites, from solitary stone crosses to forgotten manor doorways. Drawing on old Ordnance maps, sketchbooks, and a camera, he records the texture of each nook—whether the weather‑worn galleries of a centuries‑old inn or the hidden chambers of a country house. The narrative moves gently from the well‑trodden towns of Huntingdonshire to the secluded valleys of Northamptonshire, offering a sense of discovery without demanding expertise.

Interwoven with lively anecdotes and careful description, the book brings each location to life, naming landmarks such as Queen Eleanor’s Cross at Geddington, Kirby Hall’s gateway, and the medieval market at Drayton. Accompanying illustrations let listeners picture the crumbling stone, the ivy‑clad walls, and the unexpected details that survive in these overlooked corners. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a curious listener, the volume provides a compact guide to England’s hidden architectural heritage.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (355K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive.

Release date

May 13, 2012

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Allan Fea

Allan Fea

1860–1956

Best known for lively books on the Stuarts, the English Civil Wars, and the hidden corners of old houses, this British historian brought early modern England to life for general readers. Before turning fully to writing, he worked at the Bank of England and developed a strong reputation as an antiquary.

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