privately published, 1972, Softcover (Saddle-stapled), Book Condition: Very Good, Reprint
A small, unpaginated booklet giving the history of this Norfolk seaside community well-known now for its bird sanctuary at Blakeney Point. "Blakeney owes its origin to the sea and the ships that sailed on her; from mediaeval times to the close of the 19th century it relied on trade with other coastal towns in the United Kingdom, and also carried on a trade with continental ports across the North Sea. In its early years it was a flourishing port, ranking in importance with King's Lynn and Great Yarmouth, and its life span as a port were the colourful days of sail." Third impression of the First Edition. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 12 pages. no Dust Jacket as published.. illustrated by b/w. photo's.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Genealogy & Local History; East Anglia; Norfolk; Ships & the Sea; England; History. Inventory No: 2701.
A small, unpaginated booklet giving the history of this Norfolk seaside community well-known now for its bird sanctuary at Blakeney Point. "Blakeney owes its origin to the sea and the ships that sailed on her; from mediaeval times to the close of the 19th century it relied on trade with other coastal towns in the United Kingdom, and also carried on a trade with continental ports across the North Sea. In its early years it was a flourishing port, ranking in importance with King's Lynn and Great Yarmouth, and its life span as a port were the colourful days of sail." Third impression of the First Edition. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 12 pages. no Dust Jacket as published.. illustrated by b/w. photo's.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Genealogy & Local History; East Anglia; Norfolk; Ships & the Sea; England; History. Inventory No: 2701.