Tring in 50 Buildings

Tring, Hertfordshire, has a long history of living, farming, and trading, with the Icknield Way and Bulbourne Valley providing routes for the Romans and the Grand Junction Canal bringing industry and flour and farm produce to distant markets. In 1823, the silk mill and London & Birmingham Railway were constructed, and in 1872, the Rothschild family added Tring Park to their local estates, rebuilding farms and constructing new cottages. Paul Rabbitts' book explores fifty of Tring's buildings and landmarks, revealing the town's development through the centuries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Hertfordshire's historic town of Tring has a rich history dating back thousands of years. The Icknield Way, an ancient road, is considered the oldest in Europe, while the Bulbourne Valley provided a convenient route for the Romans. The Grand Junction Canal in 1799 brought significant changes, introducing coal, bricks, slates, flour, and farm produce. In 1823, the silk mill was constructed, and in 1835, the London & Birmingham Railway was built, making Tring an hour's journey from London. In 1872, the Rothschild family acquired Tring Park and embarked on a project to rebuild the farms and construct new cottages to replace dilapidated properties. In his book, Paul Rabbitts showcases fifty of Tring's buildings and landmarks, ranging from churches to cottages, court to clock house, museums to mills, and mansion to market house. Each structure has its own story to tell, revealing the town's development over centuries. With illustrations throughout, this accessible and engaging perspective will appeal to residents, local historians, and visitors alike.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 233 x 164 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398104907