The cottages and the village life of rural England (1912)
Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson), 1854-1930, Quinton, A.R · London, J.M. Dent & sons ltd.; New York, E.P. Dutton & co. · leaf 223
nder the bridge, as well as on passengers going over it; and thepersons who received the tolls were very glad to pocket the proceeds,but often forgot to do the necessary repairs. But the kingsjustices were empowered to survey bridges, and if the personsliable for the repairs failed to execute them… … Cottage Door, Elmley Castle, Worcester. LIFE OF RURAL ENGLAND we have many beautiful examples of the art of bridge-building,especially in country byways, along the roads that led to importantmonasteries and the ivy-clad ruins of mediaeval castles. Walescan boast of many fine structures, such as the…
Architecture, Domestic · Villages
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