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Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire
and Rutland (Pevsner Buildings of England S.)
Pevsner wrote that "Leicestershire is not a county of extremes"
and agreed that "no other county in England surpasses Rutland
for unspoiled quiet charm". The large and the small Midland
counties possess a varied and rewarding range of buildings.
Church architecture encompasses the classical Normanton, preserved
in remote isolation from the flood of Rutland Water, to Market
Harborough with its elegant medieval steeple, and a fine group
of Victorian churches in Leicester. The major country houses
include Belvoir Castle, Staunton Harold and Burley-on-the-Hill,
while the more modest homes of the late nineteenth century include
notable work by Ernest Gimson, Voysey and a garden city at Leicester
by Parker & Unwin. Leicestershire also possesses fine modern
buildings, from its architecturally progressive schools to the
justly renowned buildings of Leicester University, dominated
by Stirling & Gowan's Engineering Building. Tour
Leicestershire.
 Battlefields
of Leicestershire
Leicestershire has been the scene of many important battles.
It is perhaps best known for the Battle of Bosworth Field, at
which Richard III was defeated, and for its role during the
English Civil War. There is much more to discover, though, and
in this book Trevor Hickman uncovers the sites of battles that
have taken place throughout history, as well as military sites
- from skirmishes to the Vikings to Second World War airfields
and gun emplacements. This book includes old and new photographs,
engravings, paintings and maps and is sure to be an extremely
useful source of information to locals and visitors alike. Tour
Leicestershire.
 The
Market Towns of Leicestershire and Rutland (In Old Photographs
S.)
Trevor Hickman's new book draws on his unsurpassed collection
of prints, engravings and photographs to capture bygone days
in the nine market towns of his home county of Leicestershire.
Leicester, before 1919, when it officially became a city, Market
Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Hinckley,
Ashby de la Zouch, Oakham and Uppingham are all included; and
we explore their distinctive histories in the company of the
county's foremost local historian.
 The
Battle of Bosworth (Sutton History Paperbacks)
On the morning of the 22nd August 1485, to the sound of thundering
hooves, gunshot, the clash of steel and the cries of men in
battle, Richard III, King of England, lost his life and the
Platangenet line came to an end. But what do we really know
of the battle which became known as the Battle of Bosworth Field?
How do we separate fact from legend when our knowledge is based
on sources which are meagre, garbled or partisan? In this book
the author provides as detailed and authoritative a reconstruction
of the battle as is possible and aims to engage the reader in
the actual "detective" work involved. Much of the
fascination of the military clash itself lies in the dramatic
events which led up to it. The author, therefore, provides the
background of war and politics in the 30 years before Bosworth,
focusing on the events and experiences which shaped the lives
of the various combatants. This sets the stage for a detailed
description of the political and military manoeuvres that reached
their climax on the battlefield on 22 August 1485, and the way
is prepared for a wide-ranging analysis of the meaning and significance
of the battle of Bosworth in British History.
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