Author: Arthur Granville Bradley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Herefordshire (England).
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Herefordshire
Author: Arthur Granville Bradley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Herefordshire (England).
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Herefordshire (England).
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
English Orchards
Author: Gerry Barnes
Publisher: Windgather Press
ISBN: 1914427211
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Old orchards have an irresistible appeal. Their ancient trees and obscure fruit varieties seem to provide a direct link with the lost rural world of our ancestors, a time when the pace of life was slower and people had a strong and intimate connection with their local environment. They are also of critical importance for sustaining biodiversity, providing habitats, in particular, for a range of rare invertebrates. Not surprisingly, orchards and the fruit they contain have attracted an increasing amount of attention over the last few decades, from both enthusiastic bands of amateurs and official conservation bodies. But much of what has been written about them is historically vague, romanticized and nostalgic. Orchards have become a symbol of unspoiled, picturesque rural England. This book attempts, for the first time, to provide a comprehensive review of the development of orchards in England from the Middle Ages to the present day. It describes the various different kinds of orchard and explains how, and when, they appeared in the landscape and why they have disappeared, at a catastrophic rate, over the last six decades. Chapters discuss the contrasting histories of fruit growing in different regions of England, the complex story of traditional fruit varieties and the role of orchards in wildlife conservation. In addition, a chapter on researching orchards provides a practical guide for those wishing to investigate the history and archaeology of particular examples.
Publisher: Windgather Press
ISBN: 1914427211
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Old orchards have an irresistible appeal. Their ancient trees and obscure fruit varieties seem to provide a direct link with the lost rural world of our ancestors, a time when the pace of life was slower and people had a strong and intimate connection with their local environment. They are also of critical importance for sustaining biodiversity, providing habitats, in particular, for a range of rare invertebrates. Not surprisingly, orchards and the fruit they contain have attracted an increasing amount of attention over the last few decades, from both enthusiastic bands of amateurs and official conservation bodies. But much of what has been written about them is historically vague, romanticized and nostalgic. Orchards have become a symbol of unspoiled, picturesque rural England. This book attempts, for the first time, to provide a comprehensive review of the development of orchards in England from the Middle Ages to the present day. It describes the various different kinds of orchard and explains how, and when, they appeared in the landscape and why they have disappeared, at a catastrophic rate, over the last six decades. Chapters discuss the contrasting histories of fruit growing in different regions of England, the complex story of traditional fruit varieties and the role of orchards in wildlife conservation. In addition, a chapter on researching orchards provides a practical guide for those wishing to investigate the history and archaeology of particular examples.
The Orchard
Author: Charles McIntosh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Espaliers
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Espaliers
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Apples and Orchards since the Eighteenth Century
Author: Joanna Crosby
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350378496
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Showing how the history of the apple goes far beyond the orchard and into the social, cultural and technological developments of Britain and the USA, this book takes an interdisciplinary approach to reveal the importance of the apple as a symbol of both tradition and innovation. From the 18th century in Britain, technology innovation in fruit production and orchard management resulted in new varieties of apples being cultivated and consumed, while the orchard became a representation of stability. In America orchards were contested spaces, as planting seedling apple trees allowed settlers to lay a claim to land. In this book Joanna Crosby explores how apples and orchards have reflected the social, economic and cultural landscape of their times. From the association between English apples and 'English' virtues of plain speaking, hard work and resultant high-quality produce, to practices of wassailing highlighting the effects of urbanisation and the decline of country ways and customs, Apples and Orchards from the Eighteenth Century shows how this everyday fruit provides rich insights into a time of significant social change.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350378496
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Showing how the history of the apple goes far beyond the orchard and into the social, cultural and technological developments of Britain and the USA, this book takes an interdisciplinary approach to reveal the importance of the apple as a symbol of both tradition and innovation. From the 18th century in Britain, technology innovation in fruit production and orchard management resulted in new varieties of apples being cultivated and consumed, while the orchard became a representation of stability. In America orchards were contested spaces, as planting seedling apple trees allowed settlers to lay a claim to land. In this book Joanna Crosby explores how apples and orchards have reflected the social, economic and cultural landscape of their times. From the association between English apples and 'English' virtues of plain speaking, hard work and resultant high-quality produce, to practices of wassailing highlighting the effects of urbanisation and the decline of country ways and customs, Apples and Orchards from the Eighteenth Century shows how this everyday fruit provides rich insights into a time of significant social change.
Orchards and Gardens, Ancient and Modern
Author: Alfred Barnard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fruit-culture
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fruit-culture
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The Little Book of Herefordshire
Author: David Vaughan
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750969091
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
The Little Book of Herefordshire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, ‘I never knew that!’ Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Herefordshire’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly appearances. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750969091
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
The Little Book of Herefordshire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, ‘I never knew that!’ Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Herefordshire’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly appearances. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
Herefordshire
Author: George Woosung Wade
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Herefordshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Herefordshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Cambridge Country Geographies Herefordshire
Author:
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
The Herefordshire Pomona
Author: Robert Hogg
Publisher: Hansebooks
ISBN: 9783337523800
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
The Herefordshire Pomona - Containing Coloured Figures and Descriptions of the most Esteemed Kinds of Apples and Pears is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1876. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Publisher: Hansebooks
ISBN: 9783337523800
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
The Herefordshire Pomona - Containing Coloured Figures and Descriptions of the most Esteemed Kinds of Apples and Pears is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1876. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Journal
Author: Bath and West and Southern Counties Society
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description