Woodcock, Gerry

Tavistock: A History

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ISBN 13:
9780750998741
author:
Woodcock, Gerry
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Phillimore & Co Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
24.8 x 17.2 x 2 centimetres (0.5
Genre:
History, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£15.46

Description

Tavistock A History by Gerry Woodcock is a comprehensive single-volume history of the town. For the first time, it brings together the various threads of Tavistock's past, filling a significant gap in the available literature. The town's unique setting between the River Tamar and Dartmoor has contributed to its enduring appeal, with visitors drawn to its relaxed atmosphere. However, this tranquility belies a dynamic economic and social life, shaped by periods of patronage from the Abbots of Tavistock Abbey and the Earls/Dukes of Bedford. This book explores the town's history within these relationships, revealing the challenges, achievements, disasters, and victories that have shaped its community over the centuries.

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