Project Gutenberg 2014-03-17 Public domain in the USA. 832 Croston, James 1830 1893 10004227 Historic Sites of Lancashire and Cheshire A Wayfarer's Notes in the Palatine Counties, Historical, Legendary, Genealogical, and Descriptive. Produced by Les Galloway, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Historic Sites of Lancashire and Cheshire" by James Croston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the rich historical, legendary, genealogical, and descriptive elements of two regions in England, offering a narrative that reflects the local heritage and cultural significance of Lancashire and Cheshire. The author aims to provide readers with an engaging exploration of notable localities that are steeped in history and folklore. The opening of the book sets the stage for a journey through iconic historic sites, beginning with a visit to Swarthmoor Hall, the residence of George Fox, the founder of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Croston describes the enchanting scenery and rich history of the area, discussing how Swarthmoor Hall was a crucial site for early Quaker gatherings and the life of Fox, who preached and faced persecution for his beliefs. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the environment while intertwining details about the Hall's past inhabitants, particularly illustrating the significant role played by Margaret Fell in the development of Quakerism. This blend of history and personal anecdotes invites readers to appreciate the blend of nature and culture that defines these regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45153/45153-h/images/title.jpg Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Lancashire (England) Cheshire (England) DA Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: History - British Category: History - Religious Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 1379099 2025-06-18T10:26:55.330054 text/html 1335663 2024-10-24T03:56:16 text/html 2791813 2025-06-18T10:27:26.445861 application/epub+zip 2814054 2025-06-18T10:27:03.697032 application/epub+zip 566196 2025-06-18T10:26:59.599951 application/epub+zip 3172879 2025-06-18T10:27:38.445807 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3056476 2025-06-18T10:27:20.130898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 853956 2022-09-20T15:36:10.142411 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1092324 2023-09-19T15:38:57.850294 text/plain 1072470 2024-10-24T03:56:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15997 2025-06-18T10:27:38.632798 application/rdf+xml 21303 2025-06-18T10:26:59.886988 image/jpeg 3029 2025-06-18T10:26:59.742957 image/jpeg 2481448 2025-06-18T10:26:55.579003 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog