"English Villages" by P. H. Ditchfield is a journey into the heart of early 20th century England, where the book revives local customs, festivals, and historical architecture to spark village pride. Urbanization threatens to erase these cultural identities, but the book seeks to restore them. It looks at old stories, buildings, and artifacts to piece together lost histories of small towns. The story highlights the ways in which knowing our past can enrich the present, encouraging everyone to treasure their local stories.
English Villages
By P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield
Uncover the hidden stories woven into the foundations of English villages, where ancient customs and fading festivals still echo through the centuries.
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About the AuthorRev. Peter Hampson Ditchfield, FSA was a Church of England priest, historian and prolific author. He is notable for having co-edited three Berkshire volumes of the Victoria County History which were published between 1907 and 1924.
Rev. Peter Hampson Ditchfield, FSA was a Church of England priest, historian and prolific author. He is notable for having co-edited three Berkshire volumes of the Victoria County History which were published between 1907 and 1924.
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