The local Historian's Encyclopedia by John Richardson (Second Hand)

The Local Historian's Encyclopedia by John Richardson is a trusted reference work designed to support anyone researching the history of English communities. Often described as one of the most useful tools

The Local Historian's Encyclopedia by John Richardson is a trusted reference work designed to support anyone researching the history of English communities. Often described as one of the most useful tools for local historians, this illustrated encyclopedia is arranged thematically—from Archaeology to Utilities—and offers concise explanations of historical terms, institutions, legislation, and practices that shaped everyday life.

First published in the 1970s and updated through subsequent editions, including the 2003 third edition, it reflects both traditional archival research and more modern developments like the rise of the internet. Richardson, himself a historian with a focus on London, provides definitions of archaic terms, timelines, and guidance on interpreting documents such as land records, manorial rolls, and parish archives2.

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