P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield
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.
Vanishing England
Witness a poignant race against time as fading historical treasures and cultural traditions struggle to survive in the face of England's sweeping modernization.
By P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield
The Cathedrals of Great Britain: Their History and Architecture
Explore the breathtaking beauty and historical importance found within the walls of Britain's cathedrals, where architecture tells the story of a nation.
By P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield
Old English Sports, Pastimes and Customs
Journey back to a time when village greens echoed with laughter and ancient rituals colored the turning of the seasons in England.
By P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield
English Villages
Uncover the hidden stories woven into the foundations of English villages, where ancient customs and fading festivals still echo through the centuries.
By P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield
The Parish Clerk
Step into a forgotten world where quirky church officials shaped religious life with curious customs and unique interactions.
By P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield
Books Fatal to Their Authors
Discover the true stories of thinkers whose revolutionary notions ignited deadly conflicts with authority, leading them to their doom.
By P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield
The Romance of Mathematics Being the Original Researches of a Lady Professor of Girtham College in Polemical Science, with some Account of the Social Properties of a Conic; Equations to Brain Waves; Social Forces; and the Laws of Political Motion.
Discover how a Lady Professor's mathematical theories link shapes, political behavior, and social forces in a surprising blend of academia and societal reflection.
By P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield