John Keble's Parishes: A History of Hursley and Otterbourne
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John Keble's Parishes: A History of Hursley and Otterbourne

By Charlotte M. Yonge
Michael Caine
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Length5h 32m

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This detailed local history chronicles the spiritual and social development of two English parishes under the influence of the influential clergyman John Keble. It provides an intimate look at the Oxford Movement's impact on rural life and the quiet dedication of those serving their communities. The text serves as both a historical record and a tribute to the enduring power of faith and tradition.

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GenreHistory
Length5 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 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
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