ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I wish to acknowledge the assistance of Ruth Costello, Caroline Lang, John Coulter and John Gauss in the production of this book, all of whom are knowledgeable in family and/or local history. They took the time and trouble to read the text and to make helpful suggestions. I would also like to acknowledge Paul Lang for once again putting his considerable postcard collection at my disposal.

I dedicate this book to my former tutor, and a renowned medievalist, Professor Brian R Kemp.