THE HISTORY OF MYDDLE (FREE DELIVERY)
The remote, rural parish of Myddle in Shropshire was a bustling place in 1701 when Richard Gough, a gentleman of the parish, decided to write its history. He had a pithy style, a tolerant sense of humor regarding his neighbors, and a gift for the revealing anecdote. He also had a longstanding interest in the evolution of his little community, the derivation of its place-names, its local antiquities, and the local families of note. His own family had lived in the area for several centuries and to add to his personal memory, he was conversant with local oral traditions. He also talked to retired farmers and soldiers, consulted the rector, and rummaged through his family’s muniment box.