John Hicklin

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John Hicklin

A 19th-century Welsh travel writer and guidebook compiler, he is best remembered for vivid books on North Wales and the celebrated Ladies of Llangollen. His work blends practical local knowledge with the curiosity of a literary rambler.

3 Audiobooks

A History of Chester Cathedral with biographical notices of the Bishops and Deans

A History of Chester Cathedral with biographical notices of the Bishops and Deans

by John Hicklin

The "Ladies of Llangollen" as Sketched by Many Hands; with Notices of Other Objects of Interest in "That Sweetest of Vales"

The "Ladies of Llangollen" as Sketched by Many Hands; with Notices of Other Objects of Interest in "That Sweetest of Vales"

by John Hicklin

Excursions in North Wales A Complete Guide to the Tourist Through That Romantic Country

Excursions in North Wales A Complete Guide to the Tourist Through That Romantic Country

by John Hicklin

About the author

John Hicklin was a 19th-century British writer whose surviving books focus largely on North Wales and nearby historic places. Bibliographic sources identify him as having been baptized in Nottingham in 1805 and note that he later became known for descriptive travel writing and local guidebooks.

His books include Excursions in North Wales, The Illustrated Hand-Book of North Wales, and The "Ladies of Llangollen" as Sketched by Many Hands, along with works connected to Chester. These titles suggest a writer deeply interested in landscape, history, and the kinds of places travelers wanted help discovering.

Although not a household name today, his work still circulates through major digital archives such as Project Gutenberg and library catalogs. That lasting availability points to the enduring appeal of his lively, place-centered writing for readers who enjoy older travel literature and regional history.