Annals of a Clerical Family

Annals of a Clerical Family
Author: John Venn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 374
Release: 1904
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

William Venn (1568/1569-1621) was the youngest son of John Venn, born in Broadhembury, Devon, England. He matriculated at Oxford, and settled at Otterhamm about 1599/1600. Descendants and relatives lived in much of England. Also includes origin and early history of the Venn surname, which was sometimes spelled Fenn.

Medieval London (Vol. 1&2)

Medieval London (Vol. 1&2)
Author: Walter Besant
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 809
Release: 2023-12-14
Genre: History
ISBN:

Medieval London is a historical account of the England's capital during the Middle Ages, written by Sir Walter Besant, English novelist and historian who dedicated most of his life researching history and topography of London. The work is divided in three parts: first part is historical and it deals with mediaeval sovereigns of England and their treatment of the city; second part presents general view of London, dealing with social life, customs, tradition, and other aspect of city life such as trade, crime, literature or sports. Final part of the work is ecclesiastical and deals with religion, religious houses and objects of faith that signified the capital of England in the Middle Ages.