Böcker av Frederick William Hackwood

This charming book provides a nostalgic glimpse into the history of Wednesbury, a town in the West Midlands of England. Author Frederick William Hackwood takes readers on a journey through the town's past, highlighting its quirks and idiosyncrasies along the way.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this captivating work, Frederick William Hackwood explores the rich and intricate lore of the Christian church. He delves into the symbolism and mythology behind Christian traditions and explores the customs and superstitions that have emerged over the centuries. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the cultural and historical significance of Christianity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hackwood's "History of Tipton" was first published in 1891. The extensive text commences with Domesday 1086 entries and moves forward, encompassing the ironworks, canals, the connection with Wesley, the parliamentary history and Tipton's role in the civil war battle at nearby Dudley Castle.

"Handsworth: old and new" covers the area's history from Roman times, covering also the Norman era, Medieval history, its connection to many local families, Church history, the Reformation, the Bridge Trust, the foundation of education, transport, village and local government, and more.

First published in 1896 in a limited edition of 80 copies only, Hackwood's "Smethwick" is much sought after by book collectors and historians. Alan Vernon of A&B Books, Smethwick has added an introduction to explain the background of the book. This edition is limited to 750 numbered copies.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.