Publisher's Synopsis
""History of Skipton: W. R. Yorks"" is a book written by William Harbutt Dawson and published in 1882. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the town of Skipton, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. The author covers the early history of Skipton, including its role in the Anglo-Saxon period and the Norman Conquest. He also discusses the town's development during the medieval period and its importance as a market town. The book covers the town's involvement in the English Civil War and its subsequent growth during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author also provides a detailed account of the town's landmarks, including its castle, churches and other notable buildings. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Skipton and the West Riding of Yorkshire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
