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1-892123-32-0
320 pp
$20.00 pbk
5 ½ x 8 ½
15 pages b/w illustrations & maps
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Sarah
Kettler and Carole Trimble
The Amateur Historians Guide to Medieval & Tudor London
Medieval
and Tudor London is a thoroughly enjoyable travel
guide aimed at the vast number of travelers who like to trace history
as they explore the British Isles. Chapters cover the people, places and
artifacts that are central to medieval Londons history (1066-1600) and
that can be visited by amateur historian travelers today. Each entry includes
details such as open hours, telephone numbers, address, and nearest Tube
station, along with historical comment and description, and suggestions
for other sites to visit while in the neighborhood. Entries are cross-referenced
with a people index and sidebars testing historical knowledge.
Roman,
Saxon, Danish, and Norman foundation sites, London Wall, The Tower, Billingsgate
Fish Market, Fishmongers Hall, The Royal Exchange, Christ Church and
Greyfriars, St. Etheldredras Chapel, Holy Trinity, Staple Inn and Grays
Inn, The College of Arms, Covent Garden, Charing Cross, Westminster Palace,
Lambeth Palace, London Bridge, Winchester Palace, Thomas Mores Chelsea,
British Museum, and Hampton Court are among the many sites included, along
with an overview of the 27 kings and queens of the period from William
the Conqueror to Elizabeth I, and chapters on nobles and notables and
everyday people.
See
Also: The Amateur Historian’s
Guide to Medieval and Tudor Day Trips South of London
Sarah
Kettler and Carole Trimble are avid amateur medieval historians and
travelers. Sarah Kettler is founder and president of an award-winning
advertising and marketing agency, as well as an officer of the Board of
Trustees of the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC. Carol Trimble is
a public affairs specialist and founder of a consulting firm dedicated
to assisting Native American nations, tribes and organizations in maximizing
the effectiveness of their public relations programs.
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this book: Amazon.com.
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