Some particulars relating to the history of Epsom : compiled from the best authorities ; containing a succinct and interesting description of the origin of horse racing, and of Epsom Races, with an account of the mineral waters, and the two celebrated palaces of Durdans and Nonsuch, &c. &c. To which is added, an appendix, containing a botanical survey of the neighbourhood. / by an inhabitant.

Main entry:

Pownall, Henry, active 1825.

Title & Author:

Publication:

Epsom : Printed and published by W. Dorling ; Also by J. Hearne, 81, Strand, London., 1825.

Description:

xiv, 2, 208 pages, 6 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 8vo

Notes:
"The profits will be given to the subscription school at Epsom."
"List of works consulted": 1 leaf following p. xiv.
Colour frontispiece of the east window of Epsom Church, signed "T. Willement del & fecit."
Half-title: History of Epsom.
Attributed by Halkett and Laing to Henry Pownall.

Subject:

Epsom (Surrey) History.

Form/genre:

Subscription lists.
History.

Added entries:

Dorling, William, active 1821-1839, publisher.
Hearne, John, active 1822-1860, publisher.
Willement, Thomas, 1786-1871, engraver.
England London.

History of Epsom

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Location: Library main 110819
Call No.: ID:86-B22397
Status: Available

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