Author: stephenson, Frank
Title: The Story Of Blakeney
Description: privately published, Blakeney, Norfolk, 1972. Reprint, Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Very Good Condition. A small, unpaginated booklet giving the history of this Norfolk seaside community well-known now for its bird sanctuary at Blakeney Point. "Blakeney owes its origin to the sea and the ships that sailed on her; from mediaeval times to the close of the 19th century it relied on trade with other coastal towns in the United Kingdom, and also carried on a trade with continental ports across the North Sea. In its early years it was a flourishing port, ranking in importance with King's Lynn and Great Yarmouth, and its life span as a port were the colourful days of sail." Third impression of the First Edition. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 12 pages. no Dust Jacket as published.. illustrated by b/w. photo's.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Genealogy & Local History; East Anglia; Norfolk; Ships & the Sea; England; History. Inventory No: 2701.

Keywords: BZDB227 Local History/History/East Anglia/Norfolk/Blakeney Point/Blakeney Genealogy & Local History; East Anglia; Norfolk; Ships & the Sea; England; History. Unbranded Frank stephenson The Story Of Blakeney East Anglia Norfolk Ships & the Sea History


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