Kate J Cole
Saffron Walden & Around Through Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445644936
- author:
- Kate J Cole
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 0.9 x 16.7 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Saffron Walden & Around Through Time explores the rich history and heritage of this picturesque medieval town in north-west Essex. With over 300 listed buildings, Saffron Walden reflects its wealth as a rural market town dating back to the Bronze Age.
From its Anglo-Saxon occupation to its famous saffron crocus industry in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the area's history is revealed through fully illustrated pages. Discover how Saffron Walden and surrounding villages such as Audley End, Littlebury, Wendens Ambo and the Chesterfords have changed over time.
This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the local history and heritage of the area, providing a fascinating insight into the region's past and its people.