The History of Crossbasket Castle: A Blantyre Project Publication by Veverka, Paul D.

The History of Crossbasket Castle: A Blantyre Project Publication (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781508944911)

Vendor: Paul D. Veverka
Product type: Books
Format: Paperback
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The History of Crossbasket Castle: A Blantyre Project Publication by Veverka, Paul D.

The History of Crossbasket Castle: A Blantyre Project Publication

$16.99
The History of Crossbasket Castle: A Blantyre Project Publication by Veverka, Paul D.

The History of Crossbasket Castle: A Blantyre Project Publication

$16.99
Format: Paperback
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Blantyre book. "The History of Crossbasket" explores the rich and interesting heritage of Crossbasket Castle and estate, situated amongst woodland in High Blantyre. With 34 previous owners dating back to medieval times, the book tells the story of ownership through the Centuries in some detail, right up to the contemporary owners in 2015. With an incredible renovation now complete, the book aims to celebrate the Castle being saved from dereliction and oblivion. With 249 pages, 113 illustrations and over 65,300 words, this is the definitive history for Crossbasket. As an added bonus, there is an appendix called "Tales of Crossbasket" featuring associated stories relating to nearby Blantyre, Calderwood and East Kilbride. A must read!

Author: Paul D. Veverka
ISBN-10: 1508944911
ISBN-13: 9781508944911
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 04/08/2015
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.54d
By Paul D. Veverka
By Paul D. Veverka
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Paul D. Veverka is from Blantyre, South Lanarkshire. He has an active and growing interest in all aspects of History and improving community life in his hometown. Born in 1971, Paul is the eldest of 4 children of Josef and Janet Veverka (both dec) from whom he inherited his passion for the history of Blantyre. Chairperson of Blantyre Community Committee and employed in the Construction Industry, "The History of Crossbasket" is his third book with a change in direction focusing on the history of one exciting building. Paul writes, "This book has been 6 months in the making. The contents have been deeply researched and it is my sincere hope that the definitive story about Crossbasket has now been told. The book provides an interesting read, regardless of your interest in the Castle itself and I hope you sincerely enjoy it. Thanks. "

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