The Danes in Lancashire and Yorkshire by S. W. Partington
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"The Danes in Lancashire and Yorkshire" by S. W. Partington is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the impact and legacy of the Danish settlers in the regions of Lancashire and Yorkshire prior to the Norman Conquest. It discusses various aspects of their culture, including their customs, language, and the remnants of their presence in local geography and society. The opening of the book introduces
the significance of the Danes as a formative influence on the English identity, emphasizing their migration and settlement in the aforementioned counties. Partington outlines the early invasions and conquests that led to the Danish dominance and subsequent integration into local life while referencing initial historical records. The text emphasizes the importance of local place-names in understanding the Danish heritage that persists in the modern landscape and societal framework, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of Danish contributions to English history, language, and culture throughout the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Partington, S. W. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10015070 |
| Title | The Danes in Lancashire and Yorkshire |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | England -- Civilization -- Scandinavian influences |
| Subject | Vikings -- England -- Lancashire |
| Subject | Vikings -- England -- Yorkshire |
| Subject | Danes -- England -- Lancashire |
| Subject | Danes -- England -- Yorkshire |
| Subject | Lancashire (England) -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Yorkshire (England) -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43910 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 710 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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