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The Exeter Ordinale is a huge ordinal issued by John de Grandisson, bishop of Exeter [1327-69], in 1337; it is edited on the basis of manuscripts that belonged to, and were annotated by, the bishop himself. The compilationmarked an important point in medieval study of the liturgy, and the Legenda [liturgical readings for saints' days] which it contains are regarded as one of the most important sources for the study of English medieval hagiography, particularly for saints of English origin.

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The Exeter Ordinale is a huge ordinal issued by John de Grandisson, bishop of Exeter [1327-69], in 1337; it is edited on the basis of manuscripts that belonged to, and were annotated by, the bishop himself. The compilationmarked an important point in medieval study of the liturgy, and the Legenda [liturgical readings for saints' days] which it contains are regarded as one of the most important sources for the study of English medieval hagiography, particularly for saints of English origin.

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This fascinating book of over 200 old photographs depicts the scenes, people and events of everyday life in and around Liskeard, from a period of more than one hundred years. Many of the photographs, most of which come from the author's and other private collections, have not been published before. In this book we see some of the town's well known features, such as The Parade and Webbs Hotel, through a period of change. We also see images of the numerous shops that were once in business in Liskeard including Chudleigh's butchers shop, Magg's drapers and outfitters in Fore Street, Rayner's Cafe and the Star Supply Stores. The people feature just as prominently as the townscape and we see a community enjoying many social events such as drama productions, street parties, carnivals and choral events. We also see some of Liskeard's well known individuals including Arthur Roseveare, the groundsman at Lux Park Cricket Ground and Miss Martha Rapson pictured at Highwood House, her private school. The surrounding villages in the district are also represented in this book, including Duloe, St Keyne, Moorswater, Dobwalls, St Neot, Warleggan, Pensilva and St Cleer. These communities are captured at work, at school and at play. This fascinating and timely book will appeal to all who know and love this Cornish town and would enjoy a trip into it's recent past, an age now vanished for ever.

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Illustrated with 200 photographs and postcards, many of which have never before been published, this fascinating selection of archive images charts many changes which have taken place in Bodmin during the last 100 years. Images of shops which have ceased trading and buildings that have been demolished feature alongside vistas of great houses, churches, Bodmin Gaol and timeless Bodmin moor. Each image is accompanied by text providing a wealth of historical detail on this area of Cornwall.

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The Exeter Ordinale is a huge ordinal issued by John de Grandisson, bishop of Exeter [1327-69], in 1337; it is edited on the basis of manuscripts that belonged to, and were annotated by, the bishop himself. The compilationmarked an important point in medieval study of the liturgy, and the Legenda [liturgical readings for saints' days] which it contains are regarded as one of the most important sources for the study of English medieval hagiography, particularly for saints of English origin.

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The 50-mile stretch of the River Tamar forms a unique county boundary between the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The Tamar's source is East Youlstone near Bude less than 4 miles from the north Cornish coast. But instead of flowing northward into the Atlantic Ocean it flows slowly south. through reed-fringed mudscapes passing the towns of Launceston, Gunnislake, and Saltash before widening out and eventually meeting the English Channel at Plymouth Sound. In the sound the river merges with the rivers Tavy, Plym and Lynher to form the Tamar Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The river has some 20 road crossings, including some medieval stone bridges, and the famous Tamar Bridge, opened in 1961 which carries the A38 and the Royal Albert Bridge built in 1859 by Brunel ,to carry the railway from Devon into Cornwall. The natural wonders of the environment contrast sharply with the manmade industrial relics which are strewn along the middle reaches of the river. The cries of the raven and the peregrine falcon echo around the site of abandoned mines in which men toiled for more than two centuries. The Tamar has always played an important role in the region's economy with mineral extraction a key industry in the Tamar valley. The Tamar has also served naval interests since 1691, when William of Orange commissioned a new dockyard at the mouth of the river in Devon.

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