From the Humber to the Wash, this Atlas provides an authoritative, wide-ranging and up-to-date study of the history of Lincolnshire. Written by no fewer than 32 experts, it reflects the rich vein of research into local history currently to be found in the county.
With more than seventy specially drawn maps, it follows a chronological progression, including landscape, archaeology, domestic architecture and historical events. From its earliest geological structure, the development of farming and the Roman, Saxon and Viking periods, the text takes us through the Middle Ages, the Civil War and the agricultural and industrial revolutions, up to the present time.
A general work of reference, the Atlas is intended for everyone interested in Lincolnshire's long and varied history. Its powerful new approach taked the reader effortlessly through a vast quarry of information and it will prove popular with residents and visitors alike.
Contents:
List of Contributors
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The Physical Setting
1. The Making of the Landscape
2. Solid Geology
3. Drift Geology
4. Natural Regions
Early Settlement and Industry
5. The Beginnings of Farming: The Neolithic Period
6. The Later Iron Age
7. Roman Lincolnshire
8. Roman Lincoln
9. Iron Age and Roman Coasts around the Wash I: The Background
10. Iron Age and Roman Coasts around the Wash II: Archaeology
11. Lincolnshire in the Angle-Saxon Period c450-1066
12. Anglo-Saxon Lincoln c450-1066
13. Salt Making I: Iron Age and Roman
14. Salt Making II: Saxon and Medieval
15. The Distribution of Silver Street Kiln-Type Pottery
Medieval Lincolnshire
16. Medieval Lincoln 1066-c1500
17. Domesday Settlement
18. Domesday Estate Structure
19. Medieval Administration
20. Castles
21. Towns and Markets in the Middle Ages
22. Domesday Watermills in Lincolnshire
23. Parish Churches
24. Religious Houses
25. Ecclesiastical Boundaries
26. Deserted Medieval Villages
27. Markets and Fairs 1086-1792
28. Maritime Trade and Fishing in the Middle Ages
Lincolnshire From the 16th Century
29. Maritime Trade and Fishing 1500-1700
30. The Lincolnshire Rising
31. The Earls of Yarborough: Interests and Influences
32. The Civil War in Lincolnshire
33. Lincolnshire Buildings I: The Detached Kitchen
34. Lincolnshire Buildings II: The Distribution of Dorchester Crown Post and King Post Roofs
35. The Poor Law 1601-1834
36. Drainage and Reclamation
37. Protestant Nonconformity c1700-1851
38. Elementary Education to 1830
39. Turnpikes and Stage Coaches
40. Navigable Waterways and Canals
41. Parliamentary and Older Enclosure in Lincolnshire
42. Enclosure at the Parish Level
43. Populations Trends 1801-2000
44. Friendly Societies in Lincolnshire
45. Agricultural Land Use in 1801
46. Landownership and Parish Type c1830
47. The Swing Riots in Lincolnshire 1830
48. Elementary Education 1833-1870
49. The Introduction of the New Poor Law 1834-1846
50. The County Election 1841
51. Attendance at Religious Worship 1851
52. Country Seats of the Gentry
53. I: Parliamentary Boundaries Before 1885
54. II: Parliamentary Boundaries 1885-1948
55. Railways and Docks
56. Ironstone Mining
57. Brick and Tile Making
58. Malting and Brewing
59. Banking
60. Seaside Resorts and Spas
61. Theatres and Cinemas
62. The Decline of the Liberals 1918-1931
63. Dispensaries and Hospitals to 1937
64. The RAF in Lincolnshire
65. Evolving Lincoln
66. Lincolnshire’s Future Prospects
Further Information
Index
