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R. J. (Richard John) King

1818–1879

Best known for writing about England’s landscapes, cathedrals, and old roads, this Victorian travel writer brought history and place together in a way that still feels vivid. His books mix careful observation with a real affection for the countryside and its stories.

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The Three Choirs: A Handbook to the Cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester

The Three Choirs: A Handbook to the Cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester

by R. J. (Richard John) King

About the author

Richard John King was an English writer and antiquary born in 1818 and died in 1879. He is associated with a substantial body of 19th-century travel and topographical writing, and Project Gutenberg lists works by him under the name King, R. J. (Richard John).

His books focused on English scenery, historic routes, and church architecture, especially cathedrals and rural districts. That combination of travel writing, local history, and close attention to old buildings gave his work a lasting appeal for readers interested in Victorian Britain.

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