New Publication 2005

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TORTFORD

A History

This is the first fully-illustrated chronology of Bishop's

Stortford, Hertfordshire, to be published for many years,

covering the entire period from pre-history to the

present-day. From its beginnings as a Roman wayside

settlement further upstream, Stortford grew in medieval

times to become an important market town and later a

coaching centre. With the coming of the Turnpike and

then the Navigation in the 18th century, and the railway

in the 19th century, it grew even more prosperous. The

story of Stortford reflects how transport and

communications can shape the growth of a community,

even up to the present day when the expansion of

Stansted Airport continues to affect the town which lies

nearest. The author has uncovered much original

material on the town's past, and uses many examples

from primary archives. In addition there are 150

illustrations, both old and contemporary, many seldom

seen before, and maps produced specially for the book.

Jacqueline Cooper

Fully indexed, with a bibliography, '

Bishop's Stortford: a history

' is published by Phillimores, the leading

publishers of local history in the UK.

144 pages; 150 illustrations; hardback; price £16.99 + £2.00 postage within UK

To obtain your copy, please send your details and a cheque payable to 'Jacqueline Cooper'

and post to:

24 Pelham Road, Clavering, Essex CB11 4PQ

Orders will be despatched as soon as possible after publication (October 2005)