A-Z of Stamford: Places-People-History

by Christopher Davies (Author), Christopher Davies (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2019

  $15.35

  Stamford is one of England's finest stone towns; a happy mix of medieval and Georgian architecture that was untouched by the Industrial Revolution or later large scale developments. In 1967, it became the country's first conservation area and in recent years it has become a popular tourist destination for both home and overseas visitors. It has also attracted the attention of film makers who have been quick to see its potential as a back-drop for such TV productions as Middlemarch and Pride and Prejudice. In this new book, local author and historian Chris Davies takes the reader on a fascinating A-Z tour of the town's history, through its narrow medieval streets and fascinating jumble of buildings, along the way relating many a tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, the A-Z of Stamford will appeal to residents and visitors alike.