Bøger af Peter Etteridge

There are many more churches in Cambridgeshire than can be included in the space of one publication and this book features a selection of fifty churches that can be found around the county. Churches are many things. They are primarily places of worship, they provide service to their local communities, are of architectural interest, and are an important part of our heritage and history, with reminders and memorials of famous and ordinary people from past centuries.

There are many more churches in Oxfordshire than can be included in the space of one publication and this book features a selection of fifty churches that can be found around the county. Churches are many things. They are primarily places of worship, they provide service to their local communities, are of architectural interest, and are an important part of our heritage and history, with reminders and memorials of famous and ordinary people from past centuries.

There are many more churches in East Anglia than can be included in the space of one publication and this book features a selection of fifty churches that can be found around the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. Churches are many things. They are primarily places of worship, they provide service to their local communities, are of architectural interest, and are an important part of our heritage and history, with reminders and memorials of famous and ordinary people from past centuries.

There are many more churches in Bedfordshire than can be included in the space of one publication and this book features a selection of one hundred churches that can be found around the county. Churches are many things. They are primarily places of worship, they provide service to their local communities, are of architectural interest, and are an important part of our heritage and history, with reminders and memorials of famous and ordinary people from past centuries.

There are many more churches in Hertfordshire than can be included in the space of one publication and this book features a selection of one hundred churches that can be found around the county. Churches are many things. They are primarily places of worship, they provide service to their local communities, are of architectural interest, and are an important part of our heritage and history, with reminders and memorials of famous and ordinary people from past centuries.

This book is a selection of images of Boston, an English town in Lincolnshire. Buildings can be seen which are reminders of the town's wealth in early medieval times when London was the only port town richer than Boston. St Botolph's Church (known locally as 'The Stump') is one of the largest churches in England, and its tower is the tallest of any parish church in the country. Other notable buildings include the Guildhall which is one of the earliest brick buildings in Lincolnshire. It still has the cells where two Pilgrim Fathers are thought to have been held when they first tried, unsuccessfully, to escape religious persecution by leaving for America. Another band of Puritans left from here and helped to found Boston, Massachusetts. The Puritan Path with its twelve 'stones' engraved with names is believed to be a unique memorial in England to those who sailed from Boston between 1630 and 1634.

This book is a selection of images of St Albans which is one Britain's historic cities which attracts many visitors from around the world every year. It was one of the. largest and most important Roman towns in England and St Albans Cathedral stands on the hilltop where Alban became the first Christian martyr in Britain. St Albans has several important reminders of the Roman age. Roman walls can be seen in Verulamium Park, a Hypocaust has been preserved, and a unique Roman theatre can be visited. St Albans City with its long history, variety of architecture, and shops, has a great deal for its visitors to explore and enjoy, including the Verulamium Museum which houses a fine collection of items from the Roman era, the Clock Tower which is one of only two like it in England, and of course the cathedral.

This book is a selection of images ofPeterborough which was at one time the centre of the separate county of the Soke of Peterborough which contained thirty two towns. A Soke was an area which had the right of local jurisdiction. During its history Peterborough has been a part of Northamptonshire, Huntingdonshire, and finally Cambridgeshire. Peterborough's Cathedral is one of the finest Norman Cathedrals in England with a beautiful painted nave ceiling and is the final resting place of Catherine of Aragon a wife of King Henry VIII. The city has a fine seventeenth century Guildhall in the centre of its former market place, and Customs House by the bridge over the River Nene.

This book is a selection of images of Ely which is dominated by its great cathedral, rising above the River Great Ouse, which welcomes visitors each year from many countries and its unique Octagon, which has been described as the finest in the world, is its crowning glory. Ely's name is said to come from the number of eels caught in the Fens and for many years tithes were paid in eels. Ely also has many other attractions including Oliver Cromwell's House, gardens and walks, curiosities, variety of architecture, and a Russian cannon captured during the Crimean War. England's only stained glass museum is housed in the south gallery of the cathedral.

This book has a selection of images of the remarkable variety of inn signs which can be seen in the cities, towns, and villages of England. They depict the wealth of England's history. Monarchy, coats of arms, famous people, animals, birds and fish, trades and travel, have all been subjects of inn sign designs. There are extremely decorative signs, colourful, and plain signs, but they all have a story behind them.

This book is a selection of images of the variety of sun dials and clocks which can be seen in cities, towns, and villages. Among the variety of sun dials are those carrying a message on their faces, plain sun dials, and those which are elaborately decorated. Places they can be found include walls of buildings, church towers, and on top of pedestals in churchyards and gardens. Clocks can also be seen on churches, clock towers, clock houses, and erected on buildings overhanging the street. Some have been erected to commemorate past events and people, and a few are fascinating one handed clocks.

This book is a selection of images of Wymondham which is a historic market town in Norfolk with the distinctive twin towers of its Abbey providing a sight which dominates the countryside around. Inside the abbey has a magnificent golden altar screen designed by Sir Ninian Comper which has been described as 'sumptuous', and 'one of the most outstanding altar screens in Europe'. In 1549 Robert Kett, a landowner here, became the leader of a rebellion which became known as 'Ketts Revolt' which is depicted on the town sign. Wymondham has a variety of buildings including the Market Cross, the Green Dragon, Chapel of St. Thomas a Becket, and the Abbey which remains a centre of Christian worship as it has been for centuries welcoming visitors to Wymondham from around the world.

This book is a selection of images of King's Lynn which is a market town and a port in Norfolk with a magnificent heritage. It has two market places, streets with remarkable architecture, gardens, and walks. Sir Nikolaus Pevsner described the Custom House at King's Lynn as 'one of the finest late circa seventeenth century public buildings in provincial England', and the walk through Nelson Street, St Margaret's Place, and Queen Street as 'one of the most satisfying Georgian promenades in England'. King's Lynn is a picturesque town which has often been used for film sets. At one time it was one of England's busiest ports.

This book is a selection of images of Long Melford a Suffolk village which has been described as one of the county's most attractive villages. It has a long high street, large green, historic buildings including the Tudor mansions Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall, and the glorious Holy Trinity Church. The high street has a variety of shops, antiques and art galleries, pubs and tea houses, and a rich variety of architecture.

This book is a selection of images of Thetford a Norfolk town with a rich heritage and variety of architecture. It has reminders of Thomas Paine its most famous son who was author of the 'Rights of Man', and Maharajah Duleep Singh who was the last independent Sikh ruler of the Punjab and a favourite of Queen Victoria who came to live on an estate near Thetford. Other attractions which also bring visitors from around the world include the Dad's Army Museum and statue of Captain Mainwaring, Thetford Forest which is the largest man made lowland forest in the UK, and Thetford's 'motte' is the tallest medieval earthworks in the country.

This book is a selection of images of Thaxted, Essex. The history of a town such as Thaxted has been described as the history of England in miniature, and Sir John Betjeman remarked "There is no town in north Essex - and very few in England - to equal in beauty, compactness and juxtaposition of medieval and Georgian architecture, the town of Thaxted". Delightful buildings in the town include the Church of St John the Baptist, the Guildhall, Dick Turpin's Cottage, and John Webb's Windmill. Gustav Holst lived in Town Street. While at Thaxted he wrote 'Jupiter', a part of his 'Planets Suite'. His tune 'Thaxted' was based on 'Jupiter' and he adapted it for the hymn 'I vow to thee my country'. He lived here until 1925. A blue plaque is on the front wall of what was his music room.

This book is a selection of images of Newmarket which is well known around the world as the Home of Horse Racing but it is also a unique market town with a long history, many fine buildings, and two medieval parish churches. It has also enjoyed royal patronage for many years and the Jubilee Clock Tower, Edward VII Memorial Hall, and Palace Street provide reminders of past sovereigns. Newmarket is also the home of the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art which includes the National Horse Racing Museum and galleries of British Sporting Art.

This book is a selection of images of Bury St Edmunds which is a cathedral town in West Suffolk which has been described as a 'rare example of an unspoiled English town'. It has beautiful buildings, including St Edmundsbury Cathedral, which delight visitors from home and overseas. The award winning Abbey Gardens include the Rose Garden which was established by a gift of royalties from a book written by the American Sergeant John T. Appleby who served during World War II and fell in love with Suffolk. The gardens are a memorial to the men of the 94th Bombardment Group, United States Army Air Force who gave their lives during World War II. Another feature in the Abbey Gardens is the Peace Garden which has a teardrop sculpture which was unveiled on January 27th 2015 to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

This book is a selection of images of Lavenham, Suffolk, which is a fine example of a medieval wool town and one of the best preserved in the country, and its Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is one of the most important wool churches in England.

This book is a selection of images of Maldon which is the second oldest town in Essex. It is picturesque with a long High Street, old inns, All Saints Church in the High Street, and St Mary's Church, which is sometimes called the Fisherman's Church, near the riverside. Maldon is well known for the Thames Sailing Barges which are moored alongside Hythe Quay where there are delightful walks and views of the river, and from the adjacent Promenade Park which is a very popular area.

This book is a selection of images of Finchingfield a picturesque Essex village with marvellous views around the pond and green, a variety of architecture including Finchingfield Guildhall, St John the Baptist Church, a windmill, pretty houses and cottages.