{"product_id":"2026200012978-secondhand-village-records","title":"Village Records","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone seeking to understand the deep roots of English rural life, Village Records by John West is an indispensable guide to the documentary heritage of the British countryside. With a foreword by H. G. Holden, this authoritative work instructs historians, genealogists, and local researchers on how to locate, read, and interpret the wealth of primary sources — from medieval manorial rolls and parish registers to tithe maps and enclosure awards — that chronicle the evolution of England's villages across the centuries.\n\nWest's meticulous and scholarly approach presents a comprehensive framework for understanding how communities were shaped by law, land, and labour, making the past tangible through the very documents its inhabitants left behind. A landmark text in the field of local history, Village Records remains a trusted companion for anyone determined to uncover the hidden stories buried within England's archival landscape — and once opened, it is nearly impossible to put down without resolving to visit the nearest record office.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210229326043,"sku":"2026200012978-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/9489e5cd-1a08-419a-802a-a840a46f62af.png?v=1788267606","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200012978-secondhand-village-records","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}