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Complete praise for book on Medieval Sandwich
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Sandwich – The Completest Medieval Town In England
KENT NEWS:

A new book detailing the history of Sandwich has received great acclaim.

Historians have praised Sandwich – The Completest Medieval Town In England for its detail and insight.

It is the work of Helen Clark, Mavis Mate, Sarah Pearson and Keith Parfitt, with maps created by John Hills, a technician in the department of geographical and life sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Mr Hills said: “I have produced many maps for publication, but this project was especially enjoyable.

“As a lover of history, I found the subject fascinating. The finished book is a really impressive body of work that I am proud to be associated with.”

The book, which explores the town and port from its origins to 1600, was supported by English Heritage, in association with the university, Dover District Council and Canterbury Archaeological Trust.

Mr Hills is well known for his cartographic expertise and was responsible for the bespoke maps in the Kent Archaeological Society publication Historical Atlas Of Kent.

Professor Peter Vujakovic, head of geographical and life sciences at the university, said: “We are proud to be associated with this publication and in particular, of John’s contribution.

“It is a superb book, with expert discussion supported by high-quality photography and illustrations.

“The origin and development of Sandwich is as much a matter of geography as history and John’s cartographic expertise brings to life these aspects of the development of a key Kentish settlement.”

Sandwich is famous for its medieval buildings and regarded as having some of the best examples of rows of structures from the period.

It also has historical connections with famous people of the time – including King Richard the Lionheart, who came back to England via the port.
POSTED: 01/07/2010 15:15:00

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