A. G. (Arthur Granville) Bradley

Arthur Granville Bradley was a British historian and prolific author, born in Rugby in 1850 and educated at Marlborough College and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was the son of George Granville Bradley, Dean of Westminster, and went on to build a long writing career that lasted well into the early 20th century.

Before devoting himself fully to books, he spent time in the United States and later worked as a colonial agent. He became known for accessible histories, biographies, and regional books, including works on Wales, North America, and the English countryside. His writing was aimed at general readers, with a gift for turning historical subjects and local scenery into engaging narrative.

Bradley died in 1943. Today he is remembered for the sheer range of his nonfiction and for books that sit comfortably between travel literature, local history, and popular historical storytelling.