Sometimes some of you ask me questions about the New Forest..So I thought I would reccommend a book you may like to read.
The Forest by Edward Rutherfurd was published in 2000. It is a very readable book tracing the story of The New Forest from the11th century, when William the Conqueror decided to turn the area into a Royal hunting park, right up until the end of the 20th century when plans were a foot to make this Englands smallest and newest National Park. By tracing the lives of 7 fictional families through the Centuries, He tells the History of the Forest and explains how local customs and traditions came about. Many of the places and buildings are still here today and references to legends and History can be found in Place names and Inn names.
In April 2005 The New Forest became a National Park and In April of this Year the New Authorities took over the running of the Park. We have yet to see how this will affect the area and how the New National Park will work to protect the long established customs and traditions associated with this area.
4 comments:
This book is what initially led me to your blog. It's a fine read.
Will definitley see if I can get hold of a copy - looks like a great read - Mary you have been busy posting havent you all these great pics !! I left quite a few comments on each *lol* have a great day - p.s we are freezing our butts off big time :-( winter has set in thats for sure - oh and im emailing you some cute graphics today okay :-)
Mary, this is exactly the same book, with same front cover as I have, and which we read together some time back :-)
I will take note & look for this book--who knows, I might be able to find it here. Looks like an interesting read. It is lovely to follow along with you & your wonderful photos. Such beauty in the forest.
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