{"product_id":"the-victoria-history-of-herefordshire-anastasia-stylianou-9781908590886","title":"The Victoria History of Herefordshire: Cradley","description":"\u003cb\u003eA gripping history of Cradley, displaying how its fragmented landownership and strong agricultural roots shaped its distinctive identity.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nestled in the rolling Herefordshire countryside, the parish of Cradley has a history shaped by its land and those who worked it. This volume delves into the intricate social, economic, religious, and political fabric of Cradley, sketching its evolution from a medieval settlement to a thriving agricultural community. Relying extensively on local archival sources, the book portrays how a fragmented model of landownership fostered a powerful and influential yeomanry, whose wealth and governance left a lasting imprint on the parish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Agriculture emerges as the central thread in Cradley's story, sustaining its people and shaping its landscapes for centuries. Through detailed research and its captivating story, \u003ci\u003e Victoria History of Herefordshire: Cradley\u003c\/i\u003e paints a portrait of a community built on resilience and the rhythms of rural life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anastasia Stylianou, Fergus Eskola-Oakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1908590882\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781908590886\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of London Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Anastasia Stylianou","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46927917187327,"sku":"9781908590886","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0d96f005-49f4-4e13-aae6-cf765ba1f1b8.jpg?v=1749373374","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-victoria-history-of-herefordshire-anastasia-stylianou-9781908590886","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}