The Moated Grange: A history of south Norfolk through the story of one home, ...

Description: The Moated Grange: A history of south Norfolk through the story of one home, 1300-2000 [Hardcover] Murphy, Elaine Product Overview This is the story of one Norfolk house, told through the lives of its owners, occupants and admirers. It is a tale that spans 750 years and provides a fascinating social history of rural England. When Elaine Murphy fell in love with the Moated Grange on her first visit, she had no idea that, when she looked into its past, she would find its history had been meticulously documented over the years. She would go on to discover characters ranging from a medieval knight fighting with Henry V, to a Cambridge burgess working with Oliver Cromwell, and a tannery owner and his Victorian feminist daughter. From its beginnings as a moated, timber-framed house dominating a fourteenth- century farming community, the property changed radically over the years, and is now a local landmark due to its distinctive architecture. The author discovered that its owners were generally educated people who hovered on the lower fringes of the gentry: they needed to earn their own livings, but made their mark locally and sometimes further afield. Some knew times of peace and plenty; many lived through famine, riots, plague, religious intolerance and war; their family lives reflect the rigours of country living over more than seven centuries. This is the history of England in one place, extensively researched and written by its current owner. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Book Guild Ltd (June 4, 2015) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 406 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1910298549 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 41 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.42 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches Best Sellers Rank: #12,198,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #69,982 in Great Britain History (Books) #69,982 in Great Britain History (Books) Customer Reviews: 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 5 ratings Stock Photos Please Note: All of our book listings use stock photos unless otherwise stated. Please read our descriptions for accurate conditions and editions, don't use the photos! Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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