GENERAL EDITOR
REV. P. H. DITCHFIELD
M.A., F.S.A., F.R.S.L., F.R.Hist.S.
=_Beautifully Illustrated. Demy 8vo, cloth extra, gilt top. Price 15s.
net each._=
Memorials of Old Oxfordshire.
Edited by the Rev. P. H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.S.A. Dedicated by
kind permission to the Right Hon. the Earl of Jersey, G.C.B.,
G.C.M.G.
“This beautiful book contains an exhaustive history of ‘the
wondrous Oxford,’ to which so many distinguished scholars and
politicians look back with affection. We must refer the reader to
the volume itself ... and only wish that we had space to quote
extracts from its interesting pages.”--_Spectator._
Memorials of Old Devonshire.
Edited by F. J. Snell, M.A. Dedicated by kind permission to the
Right Hon. Viscount Ebrington.
“A fascinating volume, which will be prized by thoughtful
Devonians wherever they may be found ... richly illustrated, some
rare engravings being represented.”--_North Devon Journal._
Memorials of Old Herefordshire.
Edited by the Rev. Compton Reade, M.A. Dedicated by kind
permission to Sir John G. Cotterell, Bart.
“Another of these interesting volumes like the ‘Memorials of
Old Devonshire,’ which we noted a week or two ago, containing
miscellaneous papers on the history, topography, and families
of the county by competent writers, with photographs and other
illustrations.”--_Times._
Memorials of Old Hertfordshire.
Edited by Percy Cross Standing. Dedicated by kind permission to
the Right Hon. the Earl of Clarendon, G.C.B.
“The book, which contains some magnificent illustrations, will be
warmly welcomed by all lovers of our county and its entertaining
history.”--_West Herts and Watford Observer._
Memorials of Old Hampshire.
Edited by the Rev. G. E. Jeans, M.A., F.S.A. Dedicated by kind
permission to His Grace the Duke of Wellington, K.G.
“‘Memorials of the Counties of England’ is worthily carried on in
this interesting and readable volume.”--_Scotsman._
Memorials of Old Somerset.
Edited by F. J. Snell, M.A. Dedicated by kind permission to the
Most Hon. the Marquis of Bath.
“In these pages, as in a mirror, the whole life of the county,
legendary, romantic, historical, comes into view, for in
truth the book is written with a happy union of knowledge and
enthusiasm--a fine bit of glowing mosaic put together by fifteen
writers into a realistic picture of the county.”--_Standard._
Memorials of Old Wiltshire.
Edited by Alice Dryden.
“The admirable series of County Memorials ... will, it is safe to
say, include no volume of greater interest than that devoted to
Wiltshire.”--_Daily Telegraph._
Memorials of Old Shropshire.
Edited by the Rev. Thomas Auden, M.A., F.S.A.
“Quite the best volume which has appeared so far in a series that
has throughout maintained a very high level.”--_Tribune._
Memorials of Old Kent.
Edited by the Rev. P. H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.S.A., and George
Clinch, F.G.S. Dedicated by special permission to the Right
Hon. Lord Northbourne, F.S.A.
“A very delightful addition to a delightful series. Kent, rich in
honour and tradition as in beauty, is a fruitful subject of which the
various contributors have taken full advantage, archæology, topography,
and gossip being pleasantly combined to produce a volume both
attractive and valuable.”--_Standard._
Memorials of Old Derbyshire.
Edited by the Rev. J. Charles Cox, LL.D., F.S.A. Dedicated by
kind permission to His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, K.G.
“A valuable addition to our county history, and will possess
a peculiar fascination for all who devote their attention to
historical, archæological, or antiquarian research, and probably
to a much wider circle.”--_Derbyshire Advertiser._
Memorials of Old Dorset.
Edited by the Rev. Thomas Perkins, M.A., and the Rev. Herbert
Pentin, M.A. Dedicated by kind permission to the Right Hon. Lord
Eustace Cecil, F.R.G.S.
“The volume, in fine, forms a noteworthy accession to the
valuable series of books in which it appears.”--_Scotsman._
Memorials of Old Warwickshire.
Edited by Alice Dryden.
“Worthy of an honoured place on our shelves. It is also one of
the best, if not the best, volume in a series of exceptional
interest and usefulness.”--_Birmingham Gazette._
Memorials of Old Norfolk.
Edited by the Rev. H. J. Dukinfield Astley, M.A., Litt.D.,
F.R.Hist.S. Dedicated by kind permission to the Right Hon.
Viscount Coke, C.M.G., C.V.O.
“This latest contribution to the history and archæology of
Norfolk deserves a foremost place among local works.... The
tasteful binding, good print, and paper are everything that can
be desired.”--_Eastern Daily Press._
Memorials of Old Essex.
Edited by A. Clifton Kelway, F.R.Hist.S. Dedicated by kind
permission to the Right Hon. the Earl of Warwick.
“Will be one of the most essential volumes in the library
of every man and woman who has an interest in the
county.”--_Southend Telegraph._
Memorials of Old Suffolk.
Edited by Vincent B. Redstone, F.R.Hist.S. Dedicated by kind
permission to the Right Hon. Sir W. Brampton Gurdon.
“Will be found one of the most comprehensive works dealing with
our county.”--_Bury and Norwich Post._
Memorials of Old London.
Edited by the Rev. P. H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.S.A. Dedicated to
Sir John Charles Bell, Bart., late Lord Mayor of London. Two
vols. Price =25s.= net.
“They are handsomely produced, and the history of London as it is
unfolded in them is as fascinating as any romance.”--_Bookman._
Memorials of Old Lancashire.
Edited by Lieut.-Colonel Fishwick, F.S.A., and the Rev. P. H.
Ditchfield, M.A., F.S.A. Two vols. Price =25s.= net.
“These fascinating volumes, re-picturing a vanished past, will
long afford keen pleasure.”--_Manchester City Press._
Memorials of Old Middlesex.
Edited by J. Tavenor-Perry.
“Closely packed with well-digested studies of the local monuments
and archæological remains.”--_Scotsman._
Memorials of Old Sussex.
Edited by Percy D. Mundy. Dedicated to the Most Hon. the Marquess
of Abergavenny, K.G.
“There is hardly a page which will not gratify the lover of the
county.”--_Antiquary._
Memorials of Old Yorkshire.
Edited by T. M. Fallow, M.A., F.S.A. Dedicated to Sir George J.
Aringtage, Bart., F.S.A.
“The book well maintains the high standard so conspicuously
illustrated in the many previous volumes.”--_Bookseller._
Memorials of Old Staffordshire.
Edited by the Rev. W. Beresford. Dedicated to Right Rev. the Hon.
Augustus Legge, D.D., Lord Bishop of Lichfield.
“Complete and most useful history of ancient Staffordshire, full
of interest and sound information.”--_Morning Post._
Memorials of Old Durham.
Edited by Henry R. Leighton, F.R.Hist.S.
Memorials of Old Surrey.
Edited by the Rev. J. Charles Cox, LL.D., F.S.A.
Memorials of Old Leicestershire.
Edited by Alice Dryden.
Memorials of Old Cheshire.
Edited by the Ven. the Archdeacon of Chester and the Rev. P.
H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.S.A. Dedicated to His Grace the Duke of
Westminster, G.C.V.O.
Memorials of Old Lincolnshire.
Edited by E. Mansel Sympson, M.A., M.D.
_The following volumes are in preparation_:--
Memorials of Old Gloucestershire.
Edited by the Rev. P. H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.S.A.
Memorials of Old Worcestershire.
Edited by F. B. Andrews, F.R.I.B.A.
Memorials of Old Nottinghamshire.
Edited by P. W. P. Phillimore, M.A., B.C.L.
Memorials of North Wales.
Edited by E. Alfred Jones.
Memorials of Old Berkshire.
Edited by the Rev. P. H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.S.A.
Memorials of Old Monmouthshire.
Edited by Colonel Bradney, F.S.A., and J. Kyrle Fletcher.
Dinanderie: A History and Description of Mediæval Art Work in Copper,
Brass, and Bronze.
By J. Tavenor-Perry. With 1 Photogravure, 48 Full-page
Illustrations, and 71 Drawings in the Text. Crown 4to, Specially
Designed Cloth Cover, =21s.= net.
Dinanderie was the name used to denote the various articles used
for ecclesiastical purposes with which the name of Dinant on the
Meuse was so intimately associated.
No attempt has hitherto been made to describe adequately the art
of the Coppersmith, although our Museums and the Continental
Church Treasuries abound in beautiful examples of the work.
Country Cottages and Homes for Small and Large Estates.
Illustrated in a Series of 53 Designs and Examples of Executed
Works, with Plans Reproduced from the Original Drawings,
including 3 in Colour, and Descriptive Text. By R. A. Briggs,
Architect, F.R.I.B.A., Soane Medallist; author of “Bungalows and
Country Residences.” Demy 4to, cloth, =10s. 6d.= net.
Venice in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries. From the Conquest
of Constantinople to the Accession of Michele Steno, A.D.
1204-1400.
By F. C. Hodgson, M.A., Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge. 620
pages, Crown 8vo, cloth, =10s.= net.
This volume is the result of several years’ research, and is
a continuation of the Author’s previous work entitled “Early
History of Venice.”
Egypt and the Egyptians: Their History, Antiquities, Language,
Religion, and Influence over Palestine and Neighbouring Countries.
By the Rev. J. O. Bevan, M.A. With Preface by Sir George Darwin.
336 pages, Crown 8vo, cloth, =5s.= net.
“We can recommend this compact volume to any who wish to obtain a
general knowledge of the subject.”--_Westminster Gazette._