"This highly detailed study will be of particular value to readers with interests in medieval economic history, Norwich cathedral and its estates" John S Lee, The Local Historian www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #Norwich
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This is a postcard dating from the turn of the twentieth century, showing Hunstanton Hall as it was then. It is an impressive building, originally Elizabethan but rebuilt and altered substantially over time. A large flag flies high above the turreted walls. There are barns to the right of the main hall and an imposing outer wall leads to a gatehouse. Sheep can be seen grazing in an enclosed field to the left of the hall. A man in a coat and hat and a woman in a white dress are walking in the grounds.
When Hamon and Alice Le Strange married they were still in their teens. The union lasted for over 50 years. Hunstanton Hall, seen here, underwent huge changes in that time. 'Managing for Posterity' examines the changes made and their management. See www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #Norfolk
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"A fascinating micro-study that works both as a local companion to her earlier survey published in 'Poor Relief in England, 1350-1600', and as an uncommonly detailed investigation in its own right." Jonathan Healey, Community & Change www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #Suffolk
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This photograph shows a sumptuous, sunlit orchard with vibrant green, slightly unkempt grass and patches of yellow flowers here and there. The trees boast an abundance of blossom in white and blushing pink. There is an old solitary wooden chair or bench in the middle of it all which must be the favourite spot for some uninterrupted reading for many a Girton college student. In the background, behind the trees, are some college buildings which, although close by, seem a world away.
This is Girton College orchard, Cambridge. The college was built with spacious grounds and was designed in a muted gothic style, for which an orchard may have seemed appropriate. For a less wealthy college, fruit production on site made economic sense too. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #Orchards
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"The conclusion of this stimulating book is that patterns of landownership alone are inadequate to explain differences between communities." Edward Royle, The Local Historian www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #Doncaster
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"By taking a revisionist perspective, these authors challenge us to rethink our assumptions, and to apply them to our own areas with the diligence that these authors apply them to theirs." William D. Shannon, The Local Historian www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #LocalHistory
11.02.2026 07:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
"Provides a distinctive perspective, both methodological and geographical, on the defence of Britain. The high chronological as well as geographical resolution of the data creates a particularly rich, contextualised case study." Post-Medieval Archaeology www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #ww2 #suffolk
09.02.2026 07:13 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
(3/3) Seen above: the Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Carlton Marshes reserve, deliberately managed to create a 'wilder' landscape than that of the traditional Broadland grazing marshes. For more visit: www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #Norfolk #Landscapes #Broadland
06.02.2026 09:55 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0(2/3) Given pressures on wildlife, the design of areas specifically for conservation purposes has become a necessity. But we should be cautious about extending such 'natural' habitats too far, into further areas of Broadland, at the expense of landscapes created by centuries of human activity.
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A photograph of marshland, with a gnarly old tree to the left.
(1/3) Broadland has a key role to play in the maintenance of biodiversity. But its open marshes should not be regarded by champions of nature conservation as a blank canvas on which to impose their particular visions of the 'natural'. They have an historical and cultural importance.
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Out now! Lost Gardens of Hertfordshire by Tom Williamson & Anne Rowe
A fascinating dive into the archaeology of designed landscapes β hidden histories revealed through Lidar and aerial photography.
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A black and white photograph showing the ruins of a medieval castle in the Welsh countryside. There are holes in the walls and there is no roof. The castle is surrounded by trees. The curtain wall is clearly visible.
This is Ewloe Castle. The castle's most impressive technical accomplishments are arguably not the walls of the Welsh Tower, but the massive revetment that underpins the curtain wall and the rock-cut ditches that are adjacent to it on three sides. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #WelshCastles
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Sarah Wager is an Hon Research Fellow at the Uni of Birmingham. Sarah brings decades of scholarship to her latest work. Her book challenges long-held assumptions about the meaning of tΕ«n and the strategic naming of places in Mercia and Wessex.
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Available now at an introductory discount (until the end of Feb) visit www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #GardenHistory
27.01.2026 07:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0"This book is... a well-researched study of a topic (the effects of the Enclosures Act) which has resonances widely in local history." Steve Pollington, Essex Journal www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...
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"This meticulously researched and much-needed study explores the shift from deer- to fox-hunting from the early seventeenth to the mid-nineteenth century and its effects on the landscape of #Northamptonshire." Amanda Richardson, Landscape History www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...
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"Gives a full account of Dr Thomas Plume's life and times, and β should one meet him by lucky chance in Maldon High Street β he would be immediately familiar to those who have read this excellent book." Michael Leach, #Essex Journal www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...
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"This impressive... collection of essays is thought-provoking and diverse, covering regions, relationships, and industries that have been under-researched." HR French www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...
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"Whilst this splendid volume examines Birmingham, the Black Country and the West Midlands, it paints a picture that would undoubtedly be replicated in many other parts of the country." Paul Gaskell, Oxfordshire Family Historian www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...
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Sarah J. Wagerβs *Place-Names and Landholding in Early Medieval England* explores how names like Kingston and Eaton reflect landholding structures. #PlaceNames www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...
This groundbreaking study uses archaeology and aerial imagery to reconstruct the stories of over 20 forgotten gardens across Hertfordshire.
If you love a good mystery buried in the landscape, this oneβs for you.
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On Thursday eve, Deborah Spring will be speaking at Suffolk Archives about her research into the fascinating life of the remarkable Lady Anne Bacon.
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"A genuinely fascinating read for anyone interested in the social or economic history of the city as well as for architectural, social, and labour historians more generally." William Whyte, The London Journal www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...
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"Describes a species of rural economy that has attracted little attention since the work of Joan Thirsk... nearly 70 years ago. I hope it brings the... inhabitants of Somerset as much pleasure as it will bring Dr Croot's professional peers" R Hoyle www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...
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"Makes an important contribution to our understanding of the region in the early medieval period and offers an alternative way of conceptualizing and analysing communities that has broader implications." Midland History www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...
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Mark Freeman's classic history of St Albans, first published in 2008, has been substantially rewritten by the author and brought fully up to date, making it an invaluable guide to more than two thousand years of St Albans's history.
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"[A] very useful starting point for anyone wishing to delve into Ellis's writings." Susanna Wade-Martins, Historia Agraria
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Deborah Spring will be at Suffolk Archives on 8th Jan discussing her research into Lady Anne Bacon - a remarkable #Tudor woman of the court. Book now! www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/even...
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"an excellent addition to our knowledge of enclosures in Northumberland" A.W. Purdue, Northern History www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #LandscapeHistory
