
John Keble's Parishes: A History of Hursley and Otterbourne
By Charlotte M. YongeLength5h 32m
About this audiobook
The spiritual landscape of two humble English villages is forever altered by the presence of a man whose devotion sparked a national movement. This detailed chronicle explores the daily life and religious transformations of Hursley and Otterbourne under the guidance of John Keble. It serves as a fascinating historical record of the Oxford Movement's practical impact on the rural working class. The narrative preserves the voices and traditions of a community rooted in faith and the rhythmic cycles of the English countryside.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Spirituality and Religion
Length5 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I MERDON AND OTTERBOURNE
19Crucifera
2CHAPTER II MEDIÆVAL GIFTS
20Caryophylleæ
3CHAPTER III REFORMATION TIMES: Extraordinary Occurrences, Etc.
21St. John’s-Wort Tribe
4CHAPTER IV PURITAN TIMES
22Cranesbill Tribe
5CHAPTER V CUSTOMS OF THE MANOR OF MERDON
23Leguminose
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6CHAPTER VI CRANBURY AND BRAMBRIDGE
24Rose Tribe
7CHAPTER VII THE BUILDING AT HURSLEY
25Willow-herb Tribe
8CHAPTER VIII OLD OTTERBOURNE
26Saxifragea
9CHAPTER IX CHURCH BUILDING
27Umbellifera
10CHAPTER X HURSLEY CHURCH
28Madder Tribe
11CHAPTER XI THE GOLDEN DAYS OF HURSLEY
29Compositæ
12CHAPTER XII HURSLEY VICARAGE
30Gentian Tribe
13CHAPTER XIII LATER CHANGES
31Borage Tribe
14CHAPTER XV WORDS AND PHRASES
32Labiatæ
15Words
33The Lily Tribe
16Village Specifics.
34Reeds
17Phrases
35Grasses
18CHAPTER XVI NATURAL HISTORY
36IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER