Nooks and Corners of English Life, Past and Present
By John Timbs
Length10h
About this audiobook
In "Nooks and Corners of English Life, Past and Present," John Timbs artfully explores the intricate tapestry of English society, deftly weaving historical anecdotes with keen observations of contemporary customs. The book's literary style merges engaging narrative with a rich assortment of local lore, offering readers an enlightening glimpse into the cultural variations across England. Timbs incorporates a diverse range of sources, including folklore, regional traditions, and biographical sketches, providing a textured understanding of the nation's collective consciousness through both past and present lenses. John Timbs, a Victorian journalist and social historian, drew upon his extensive background in writing about English culture and history to craft this compelling work. His enthusiasm for documenting the unusual and the overlooked reflects his own upbringing in a rapidly changing England, as the Industrial Revolution transformed societies and traditions. Timbs's previous works on urban life and the curiosities of England's local histories further enrich the insights presented in this book, bridging the gap between common experience and scholarly reflection. Readers interested in the fabric of English life will find "Nooks and Corners of English Life" an invaluable addition to their libraries. Timbs's accessible prose invites a broad audience to appreciate not only the nuances of English heritage but also the evolving narratives that shape modern identity, making it essential for anyone seeking to understand the cultural depth of England.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length10 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1APPENDIX.
2DWELLING-PLACES OF THE EARLY BRITONS.
3BRITAIN BEFORE THE ROMAN COLONIZATION.
4THE ROMANS IN ENGLAND.
5DOMESTIC LIFE OF THE SAXONS.
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6MEALS—BRITISH, ANGLO-ROMAN, AND SAXON.
7II. Castle Life.
8ENGLISH CASTLE-BUILDING.
9III. Household Antiquities.
10THE OLD ENGLISH HOUSE.
11THE ENGLISHMAN'S FIRESIDE.
12PRIVATE LIFE OF A QUEEN OF ENGLAND.
13THE ENGLISH HOUSEWIFE.
14A HEREFORDSHIRE LADY IN THE TIME OF THE CIVIL WAR.
15HOUSE-FURNISHING IN THE MIDDLE AGES.
16DRESS.—PERSONAL ORNAMENTS.
17PINS AND PIN-MONEY.
18PROVISIONS:
19DESSERT FRUITS.
20ORNAMENTAL FRUIT TRENCHERS.
21VEGETABLES.
22ANTIQUITY OF CHEESE.
23ALE AND BEER.
24OPERATIVE TENANTS.
25SERVICES OF TILLAGE.
26OLDEN HARVEST.
27HOCK-DAY.
28SHEEP-SHEARING.
29CONVEYANCE SERVICE.
30WATCH AND WARD.—THE BEADLE.
31OLDEN HOUSE-MARKS.
32V. Olden Customs and Ceremonies.
33MAY-DAY CAROL ON MAGDALEN COLLEGE TOWER.
34BANBURY CAKES.—CONGLETON CAKES, etc.
35HORSELYDOWN FAIR, IN THE REIGN OF QUEEN ELIZABETH.
36WAKE FESTIVALS IN THE BLACK COUNTRY.
37KEEPING BIRDS IN THE MIDDLE AGES.
38VI. Historic Sketches.
39THE STORY OF FAIR ROSAMUND.
40CARDINAL WOLSEY AT ESHER PLACE.
41TRADITIONS OF BATTLE-FIELDS.
42CURIOSITIES OF HATFIELD.
43THE GRAND REMONSTRANCE.
44CAVALIERS AND ROUNDHEADS.
45THE EVELYNS AT WOTTON.
46LORD BOLINGBROKE AT BATTERSEA.
47THE LAST OF EPPING FOREST.
48ANCIENT BRITISH DWELLINGS.
49THE SAXON HALL.
50ABURY AND STONEHENGE.
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