A History Of Tong, Shropshire Its Church, Manor, Parish, College, Early Owners, And Clergy, With Notes On Boscobel (1894)

""A History of Tong, Shropshire: Its Church, Manor, Parish, College, Early Owners, and Clergy, with Notes on Boscobel"" is a comprehensive historical account of the English village of Tong and its surrounding area. Written by George Griffiths in 1894, the book covers a wide range of topics related to the village's history, including its church, manor, parish, college, early owners, and clergy. The book also includes information on Boscobel, a nearby house that played a significant role in English history as the hiding place of King Charles II during the English Civil War. The author draws on a variety of sources, including historical records, local legends, and personal observations, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this rural community. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Shropshire or the broader history of England during the early modern period.Illustrated By Edmund H. New, Gertrude M. Bradley, And Charles W. S. Dixon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.