Denby & District: From Pre-History to the Present by Chris Heath.
This is a comprehensive history of Denby, England, a district long populated by the Burdett family, the likely root of the Burdicks. The book takes the reader on a fascinating voyage of historical discovery, from the Stoneage to Viking settlements, into the Middle Ages, The English Civil War, and finally through to present day. It explores the origins and careers of the Lords of the Manor (including the Burdetts) and their many tenants.
It features Militia lists, school days, Witchcraft, Surgeons, Inns as well as the numerous trades and occupations of Denby's inhabitants throughout the ages.
This book is an essential reference tool for family and local historians and is packed with nostolgia for locals and visitors alike. Lavishly illustrated, it contains over 180 photographs and line drawings together with 47 family trees and provides a useful reference for anyone interested in Denby and its District's past.
Chris Heath is a well-established English history author and researcher. This latest book has taken 18 years to research and write and is the definitive work regarding Denby and the Burdetts in England.
The cost of the book is approximately $30.00 U.S. and is available from the author. Contact Chris Heath (chris@denebi.fsnet.co.uk) to order. Only 1000 copies of this book were published in 2001.