A Passion for Records


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The biography of an enigmatic Victorian pioneer. The first critical appraisal of this sporting legend and antiquary, using his own archives and writings. Important glimpses of everyday Victorian life. Suitable for those with interests in sport, local history, genealogy and record editing. Walter Rye was a London solicitor until he retired to Norwich, but it was three spare-time passions that earned him his place in the Dictionary of National Biography: physical exercise, record-searching, and a devotion to his ancestral county of Norfolk. His love of the outdoors was unbounded: athlete, cyclist, sailor and archer, keen amateur gardener and naturalist. Despite this, mortal illness seemed to stalk him, and yet he lived well into his eighties. In A Passion for Records, Rye’s prolific writings as author, columnist and correspondent, replete with witty put-downs, offer many laugh-out-loud moments. His antiquarian writings invite more serious attention, after cautionary tales about his editorial techniques.




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A Comprehensive History of Norwich


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Discover the rich and diverse history of the city of Norwich in this comprehensive tome by A.D. Bayne. From the rise and progress of the city to its religious, political, and commercial history, this book leaves no stone unturned. Explore the ancient city, the Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods, and the city under Norman and Danish rule. Learn about the leading events of the nineteenth century, the triennial musical festivals, and the eminent citizens who helped shape Norwich into the city it is today.




John Nichols's The Progresses and Public Processions of Queen Elizabeth: Volume II


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The second volume in this annotated collection of texts relating to the 'progresses' of Queen Elizabeth I around England includes accounts of dramatic performances, orations, and poems, and a wealth of supplementary material dating from 1572 to 1578.










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