local_library A General View Of The Agriculture Of The County Of Hants The state of agriculture in Hampshire and the New Forest in the late 18th Century. Abraham and William Driver 1794 79 Expand ⏷ Preface: When we first undertook to report the state of the Agriculture of the the County of Hants, we were not altogether aware of the time and attention it would require, to make a complete and particular statement of the whole county; and we find from experience, the more we investigated the subject, the wider the field expanded to our view. From the text: In the neighbourhood of Lymington, the land is very irregular, the hills in general poor; and the meadow rich; their chief manure is marle and chalk, but sea weed might be introduced to great advantage, by mixing it with farmyard dung, or mould. Lymington was formerly famous for a number of salterns, which are now reduced to two or three, being a very precarious trade, on account of the unsettled state of this climate. Read Book
local_library A History Of Hampshire Including The Isle Of Wight Hampshire history from Prehistoric times to the late 19th century. T W Shore 1892 295 Expand ⏷ The history of every county has been affected to some extent by its natural features, and this is especially the case in respect to that county whose history is sketched in this volume. The County of Southampton or Hampshire has been much favoured by nature, and its natural advantages must have commended it to its early inhabitants, whose connection with it are traced in these pages. Hampshire is, and always has been, a woodland county, and its forests have been much concerned with its history. The materials for the History of Hampshire are more abundant than those of most English counties, as will be seen in the following pages. Read Book
local_library A History Of Salisbury Salisbury and its villages described through influences and antiquieties. E E Dorling 1911 202 Expand ⏷ We have boldly written A History of Salisbury on the title-page of this little book, although in truth that name seems too grandiloquent for so small and unaspiring an effort. Yet we are fain to hope that there may be nothing repellent in so proud a title. Dip into our book, turn its modest pages and you shall find there no formidable string of dates, no lists of names of dead and forgotten worthies, no collection of dry-as-dust bric-a-brac, but a guide to simple facts, a handbook to tell you something of the beauties and the antiquities of this city, along with such necessary information as to its history as may perhaps elucidate the position from which we view it. Read Book
local_library A New Guide To Lymington A description of Lymington and the wider forest through local journeys. A Resident Gentleman 1841 145 Expand ⏷ This work had its origin in a book published circa 1790, entitled 'A Companion in a Tour Round Lymington,' by the Rev J Warner. This, in the course of years, having become entirely obsolete, and almost forgotten, was made the foundation of the first edition of the present work, being altered and re-arranged so as to suit the changes and improvements which had been gradually taking place. The town of Lymington is situated on the south-west-coast of Hampshire, at the extremity of the New Forest; through which lies the principal road leading from it to Southampton. Few spots in the kingdom can boast a greater portion of picturesque views, or beautiful and romantic scenery Read Book
local_library A Walk Through Southampton (Revision) A revised description of antiquities and un-noticed places around Southampton. Sir Henry C Englefield 1805 185 Expand ⏷ An account of several curious remains of antiquity existing in the Town of Southampton, and which had either been totally unnoticed, or only very slightly mentioned, in the descriptions of that place hitherto published. The author has ventured into the field of antiquarian research. But insists that: "not for a moment suppose that I aspire at the dignity of a historian of the place; a task for which neither my researches nor abilities have by any means qualified me". Two major editions exist. This is the second edition with additional reseach. The author was aided by The Society of Antiquaries. Read Book
Book Review - An Old Woman's Outlook In a Hampshire Village (1892) Book Review - An Old Woman's Outlook In a Hampshire Village (1892) An Old Woman's Outlook is a book of essays, one for each month of the year, on different aspects of life in Otterbourne and nearby...
Topographical and Statistical Description of The County of Hants Topographical and Statistical Description of The County of Hants A detailed desciption of Roads and their condition in 1819. Plus a list of Rivers and Lakes. Towns are detailed along with local industry, mining,...
Ponies Past and Present Ponies Past and Present Sir Walter Gilbey (1831 to 1914) Introduction: The early history of the horse in the British Islands is obscure. The animal is not indigenous...
Hampshire Allegations For Marriage Licences, Winchester Vol 2 Hampshire Allegations For Marriage Licences, Winchester Vol 2 Volume 2, Surnames M to Z. Couples wishing to marry in England had to swear in an allegation that there were no impediments to the marriage when...
Hampshire Allegations For Marriage Licences, Winchester Vol 1 Hampshire Allegations For Marriage Licences, Winchester Vol 1 Volume 1, Surnames A to L. Couples wishing to marry in England had to swear in an allegation that there were no impediments to the marriage when...
How to Choose a Horse How to Choose a Horse Introduction: How to Choose a Horse, or, Selection Before Purchase, has been written as a guide to those who are compelled to purchase a Horse in...
The Family Topographer, Antient and Present The Family Topographer, Antient and Present Hampshire Details: ● Situation and Extent ● Ancient State and Remains ● Present State and Appearance ● Seats ● Populations as of 1821 ●...
Songs Of Lymington Vol 2 Songs Of Lymington Vol 2 Songs Of Lymington Vol 2 by Henry Doman (1820 to 1885). Book Introduction: A year or two ago into the world an unpretentious book of song...