0752441221 
Paperback Historic Clapham / Michael Green.
Publication year: 2009
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Stroud : Tempus Publishing Ltd,
Resource type: Physical
ISBN: 9780752441221 (pbk.) : 0752441221 (pbk.) :
Notes: Paperback. Clapham has a particularly rich history. This book traces the development of the area from prehistoric times down to the eighteenth century, when it was engulfed by London. It covers prehistoric beginnings, Roman occupation, thriving Saxon, Norman and medieval settlements, and growth in the seventeenth century. Clapham has a particularly rich history. Local resident Michael Green traces the development of the area from prehistoric times down to the eighteenth century, when it was engulfed by London. Individual chapters cover prehistoric beginnings, Roman occupation, thriving Saxon, Norman and medieval settlements, growth in the seventeenth century and, finally, the great change in the character of the place when the great mansion of Clapham Place was erected, to be followed in the eighteenth century by many others in the locality. This is the first history of Clapham to draw on archeology and original documents. Reprint with corrections and additional material
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240 p. : 75 b&w, 25 col.ill., & trations ; 25x17 cm.
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