| Author |
Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing), 1820-1898 |
| Title |
Some of Our East Coast Towns
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
One of our young boroughs (Chelmsford) -- In an ancient city (Colchester) -- A quiet Suffolk town (Hadleigh) -- A grand mediæval town (Bury St. Edmunds) -- Ipswich: the pride of the Orwell -- Living Norwich -- A day at Lynn -- Framlingham and its Castle -- Sudbury -- International Haverhill -- the Oldest Essex Borough (Maldon).
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1893 Edmund Durrant & Co. edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"Some of Our East Coast Towns" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. The book offers a vivid exploration of various towns along the East Coast of England, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Hadleigh, and others, detailing their histories, local culture, and significant landmarks. Ritchie, writing under the pseudonym Christopher Crayon, blends personal observations with historical anecdotes, painting each location as a character in its own right. The opening of the book introduces Chelmsford, presenting it as a young borough with modern industry juxtaposed against remnants of historical significance. Ritchie reflects on the town's transformation from a county town to a respectable suburb of London, exploring its local institutions, industry, and civic life. He paints a picture of a community proud of its past yet firmly rooted in modernity, as he discusses public spaces like the museum and its notable electrical manufacturing firm. This combination of history and contemporary life sets the tone for the subsequent entries about other towns, suggesting a rich tapestry of local character across East Anglia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
East Anglia (England) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53890 |
| Release Date |
Jan 4, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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