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Stukeley and Stamford, Part I: Cakes and Curiosity: the Sociable Antiquarian, 1710-1737
Stukeley and Stamford, Part I: Cakes and Curiosity: the Sociable Antiquarian, 1710-1737
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William Stukeley's interest in rural England is revealed through his collection of texts, which provide insights into the town of Stamford and his involvement with local social groups. The book brings together three texts from the early part of his career, presenting them in their complete form with introduction and notes.
Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 21 May 2021
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
William Stukeley, an esteemed antiquarian from Lincolnshire, has garnered less attention for his profound insights into rural England during the 18th century. While his pioneering work on Stonehenge and Avebury, which meticulously documented these sites and their geographical context, is widely recognized, his connection to his native Lincolnshire remains somewhat overlooked. Like his contemporaries Maurice Johnson, the founder of the Spalding Gentlemen's Society, and Sir Isaac Newton, Stukeley possessed a deep affection for his county. This captivating volume sheds light on Stukeley's fascination with South Lincolnshire, particularly the town of Stamford. It is characteristic of Stukeley that he immersed himself fully in any place he called home, embarking on a meticulous exploration of its history and scouring the surrounding buildings for remnants of its past. Following this, he would establish social groups to bring together like-minded locals, fostering further study and intellectual discourse. The book presents three texts from the early stages of William Stukeley's career, primarily centered around his time in Stamford. These include the Iter Oxoniense (1710), Stanfordia Illustrata (1735-6), and the minute book of the Brazen Nose Society (1736-7). For the first time, these texts are brought together in their complete form, accompanied by an introduction and insightful notes.
William Stukeley, an esteemed antiquarian from Lincolnshire, has garnered less attention for his profound insights into rural England during the 18th century. While his pioneering work on Stonehenge and Avebury, which meticulously documented these sites and their geographical context, is widely recognized, his connection to his native Lincolnshire remains somewhat overlooked. Like his contemporaries Maurice Johnson, the founder of the Spalding Gentlemen's Society, and Sir Isaac Newton, Stukeley possessed a deep affection for his county. This captivating volume sheds light on Stukeley's fascination with South Lincolnshire, particularly the town of Stamford. It is characteristic of Stukeley that he immersed himself fully in any place he called home, embarking on a meticulous exploration of its history and scouring the surrounding buildings for remnants of its past. Following this, he would establish social groups to bring together like-minded locals, fostering further study and intellectual discourse. The book presents three texts from the early stages of William Stukeley's career, primarily centered around his time in Stamford. These include the Iter Oxoniense (1710), Stanfordia Illustrata (1735-6), and the minute book of the Brazen Nose Society (1736-7). For the first time, these texts are brought together in their complete form, accompanied by an introduction and insightful notes.
Weight: 794g
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910653074
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