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An Essay Towards A Topographical History of the County of Norfolk: Volume 3, the History of the City and County of Norwich, Part I
A chronological account of the city of Norwich. Also includes an account of the diocese and bishops of Norwich.
An Essay Towards A Topographical History of the County of Norfolk: Volume 1
Details the hundreds of Diss, Shropham and Guiltcross, in the south of the county bordering Suffolk. It includes an account of the parish of Attleborough.
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Buckinghamshire, Volume 1, South
The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England survey, covering the southern half of the county, including the towns of Amersham, Beaconsfield and Slough and covering Eton College.
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Buckinghamshire, Volume 2, North
The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England survey, covering the northern half of the county, including the town of Buckingham itself.
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York, Volume 1, Eburacum, Roman York
The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England survey, entirely dedicated to Roman York, known as Eburacum. The volume covers roads, military and civilian sites, burials, inscriptions, glass and other fragments of Roman York.
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York, Volume 5, Central
The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England survey, covering the City of York within the city walls and on the left bank of the River Ouse. As well as dealing with churches and public buildings, such as the Guildhall, this volume also has detailed information on notable houses.
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York, Volume 3, South west
The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England survey, covering the south west part of the city. As well as covering ecclesiastical and secular monuments, particular attention is paid to vernacular architecture in the Micklegate area.
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York, Volume 4, Outside the City Walls East of the Ouse
The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England survey, covering settlements just outside the walls and areas of the city which only became part of the City of York in the nineteenth century. Particular attention is paid to St. Mary's Abbey and the King's Manor.
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York, Volume 2, the Defences
The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England survey, covering the Defences of the City of York. The survey covers the post-Roman period to the present and has particular emphasis on the city's walls. Two castles are described: York Castle and the Old Baile; however this coverage is treated as supplementary to the Victoria County History volume on The City of York, which is also available on British History Online.
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset, Volume 1, West
The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England survey of Dorset, covering the west of the county. Particular attention is paid to Cerne Abbas, Lyme Regis and Sherborne.