Project Gutenberg 2021-05-02 Public domain in the USA. 235 Parry, Edward Abbott, Sir 1863 1943 Parry, Judge Parry, Sir Edward Abbott 38034843 What the Judge Saw: Being Twenty-Five Years in Manchester by One Who Has Done It What the Judge Saw: Being 25 Years in Manchester by One Who Has Done It E-text prepared by Carol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "What the Judge Saw: Being Twenty-Five Years in Manchester" by Edward Abbott Parry is a reflective memoir written in the early 20th century. The author, who has served as a judge, recounts his experiences and observations during his lengthy career in Manchester, showcasing his affectionate yet critical perspective on the city and its people. The work explores themes of nostalgia, identity, and the passage of time, offering insights into both personal and societal changes over the decades. The opening of the memoir introduces us to Parry's bittersweet farewell to Manchester as he reflects on his return to London after a significant period in the city. He fondly recalls the nostalgia associated with places and people, contrasting his memories of the vibrant past with the present's changes. Parry expresses an attachment to Manchester, despite acknowledging the city’s flaws and the "duller" aspects of its current inhabitants. His narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his life and career, hinting at the rich tapestry of experiences, both mundane and profound, that have shaped his relationship with Manchester and his reflections on the nature of home and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Law -- Humor Law -- Anecdotes KD Text Category: Biographies 569949 2025-06-26T04:24:34.605688 text/html 549977 2024-10-18T13:27:11 text/html 333300 2025-06-26T04:24:42.530664 application/epub+zip 329206 2025-06-26T04:24:35.931659 application/epub+zip 300042 2025-06-26T04:24:35.274664 application/epub+zip 463412 2025-06-26T04:24:47.608626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 408914 2025-06-26T04:24:41.729629 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380646 2022-09-29T11:00:21.358527 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 503212 2025-06-26T04:24:33.834689 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 483081 2024-10-18T13:27:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16732 2025-06-26T04:24:47.740624 application/rdf+xml 9017 2025-06-26T04:24:35.371682 image/jpeg 1566 2025-06-26T04:24:35.323672 image/jpeg 280945 2025-06-26T04:24:34.650715 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 en.wikipedia