Wrekin Sketches. By Emma Boore. (Elliot Stock. 7s. 6d.)— These
historical sketches of Uppington and its neighbourhood will possess much interest for those who know The Wrekin and Uppington. Other names that provide the author with in- teresting material are Wroxeter, Shrewsbury, Atcham, among place names, and some scarcely less interesting characters are Gronow Owen and Richard Allestree. Legends and old stories provide another chapter. An appendix giving a great deal of information about monasteries and tithes shows how thoroughly the author has worked up her subject. Local history is a fascinating topic, and readers of Wrekin Sketches, whether they know The Wrekin or not, will find a quantity of historical in- formation and many interesting little details that have escaped the notice of that generally omniscient person, the county historian.
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