Notes About a Collection of Singular Sayings, Curious Customs, Eccentric Epitaphs, and Interesting Items, Historical and Antiquiarian (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore Nottingham’s past through quirky records, odd traditions, and local lore. This collection gathers singular sayings, curious customs, eccentric epitaphs, and interesting items that illuminate how people lived, spoke, and remembered their world. It offers a stepping stone into local history and the everyday moments that shaped a city and its surrounding county.

The book presents notes and short essays that thread together life in centuries past with the discoveries and memories that linger in places, names, and artifacts. It blends historical context with anecdotes, helping readers appreciate how past habits and public events connect to the present landscape. It’s designed for curious readers who enjoy digging into local history, without needing prior expertise.

- Engaging curiosities and anecdotes from Notts and surrounding areas
- Explanations of terms, places, and local traditions that shaped daily life
- Short, readable pieces you can browse at a comfortable pace
- Context that links ordinary events to broader historical changes

Ideal for fans of local history, village lore, and the social tapestry of England’s past, this edition is a welcoming entry point for readers curious about how a place’s stories accumulate over time.

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