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F. R. Melville & Co.
F. R. Melville and Co.
Melville and Co.'s Directory and Gazetteer of Norwich, Yarmouth, Dereham, Swaffham, Wymondham, Fakenham, Thetford, Attleborough, Aylsham, Diss, Reepham, Foulsham, Hingham, &c.; Ipswich, Bury St. Edmund's, Woodbridge, Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth, Eye, Stowmarket, Needham Market, &c. [1856]
Transcribed from the 1856 Melville and Co. edition by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly allowing their copy to be used for this transcription
"Melville and Co.'s Directory and Gazetteer of Norwich, Yarmouth, Dereham, etc." is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive directory and information guide for various towns in Norfolk, detailing the population, local governance, industries, and notable buildings or landmarks. It provides readers with an insight into the towns’ histories, cultural significance, and social structures of that era. The opening of the directory begins with a preface expressing gratitude to subscribers and contributors, followed by a detailed description of Norwich, the largest city in eastern England at the time. It outlines the city's population, its geographical location, and its health benefits, attributing its well-being to natural features. There is also an account of Norwich's historical rise from the ruins of Venta Icenorum, its status in the 11th century, and the development of its weaving trade that thrived due to the establishment of the factory system. Through its structured approach, the opening sets the tone for a rich exploration of various towns, their history, and significance, suggesting a wealth of knowledge within its pages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Norfolk (England) -- Directories
Norfolk (England) -- Gazetteers
Suffolk (England) -- Directories
Suffolk (England) -- Gazetteers
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Category: History - British
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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