| Author |
Lupson, Edward John |
| Title |
The Ancient Rows of Great Yarmouth
Their names, why so constructed, and what visitors have written about them, also a descriptive sketch of Yarmouth Beach
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1897 Edward J. Lupson edition by David Price, using scans from the British Library
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| Summary |
"The Ancient Rows of Great Yarmouth" by Edward John Lupson is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This book focuses on the distinctive narrow passages known as the Rows in Great Yarmouth, exploring their unique construction, naming, and the various observations made by visitors over time. The author aims to provide insights into the significance of these Rows, detailing both their practical and social implications in the historic borough. In this exploration of Great Yarmouth’s Rows, the text delves into themes of architectural uniqueness and community life. Lupson discusses how these narrow passages were constructed to maximize space within the fortified town and speculatively analyzes their design, linking them to the fishing culture and communal living of the era. The author includes a plethora of vivid descriptions from various visitors who were fascinated by the Rows, with comparisons to other European cities' alleys and accounts of life within these intimate spaces. Additionally, the book gives attention to the adjacent Yarmouth Beach, painting a picture of the lively atmosphere and attractions that make Great Yarmouth a point of interest for both locals and tourists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Yarmouth (England) -- History
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| Subject |
Alleys -- England -- Great Yarmouth -- History
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| Subject |
Beaches -- England -- Great Yarmouth
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| Subject |
Great Yarmouth (England) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62630 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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