Codford
Codford

Author: John Chandler

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9781860774416

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The Wiltshire village of Codford lies in the lush Wylye Valley, between Salisbury Plain to the north and the chalk escarpments of the Wiltshire Downs to the south. Most travellers on the A36 between Warminster and Salisbury will take the bypass through the southern edge of the parish. But, for those who care to leave their cars and wander through the village, Codford's past is displayed in its landscape, its streets and its buildings. The village and its surroundings are not only outstandingly beautiful, they are also rich in history. Codford is a quintessential English parish and, like every parish, has a story to tell. First mentioned in 901, its later development was subject to the twin influences of road and river. Codford: Wool and War in Wiltshire explores why the landscape and architecture of an agrarian parish look the way they do, and examines how its people, their livelihoods and social connections have made it what it is. From early Anglo-Saxon settlement to important military garrison, through lords and landowners, agriculture and religion, community organisations and the impact of two World Wars, this fascinating look into Codford's rich past will evoke the history of many similar places.

Inheriting the Earth
Inheriting the Earth

Author: Cheryl Nicol

Publisher:

Published: 2016-07-27

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 9781906978372

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History of the various branches of the Long family who were prominent in Wiltshire society

Primus in Armis
Primus in Armis

Author: Stephen Keoghane

Publisher: Fonthill Media

Published: 2020-05-29

Total Pages: 533

ISBN-13:

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Primus in armis, 'first in arms', is the motto of the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, Britain's senior Regiment of volunteer cavalry raised in 1794 against the threat of French invasion. The Wiltshire Yeomanry has served for over 200 years and fought in South Africa, the First and Second World Wars and more recently as individuals in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of the places where the Regiment fought in the Second War will be familiar to modern readers including Aleppo, Palmyra, Baghdad, and more bizarrely, meeting the Russian army on friendly terms in Tehran. The battle of El Alamein in the western desert was possibly their finest hour. The author has accessed the extensive Regimental archives and interviewed many families of veterans to obtain a glimpse into the personalities of these soldiers. A wealth of unseen material from around the world has surfaced including stories concerning the aristocracy of the inter-war years and the previously forgotten service of the Regiment's most famous officer. This first, illustrated history of 'The Royal Wilts' will appeal to anyone with an interest in the British Army. **Includes 368 black-and white and 70 colour photographs.**

A History of the County of Wiltshire
A History of the County of Wiltshire

Author: V. R. Bainbridge

Publisher: Victoria County History

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13:

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Bordered by Gloucestershire to the north and Swindon to the east, Cricklade in an Anglo-Saxon borough fortified by Alfred against the Danes. This volume examines the history of the market town and its neighbouring settlements.