Bøker av John Beckett

Focuses on integrating Pagan faith and practice into the day-to-day and long-term concerns of life building relationships, making contributions through work, connecting with nature and like-minded people, and maintaining authenticity in families and communities

A next-level book for Pagans who are ready to take the additional steps to continue growing in their practice

The accepted view of the acquisition of land that became Headingley Stadium, the preeminent sporting venue in England at the time, is that it was bought at an auction of the Cardigan Estates in 1888. Former history teacher and legal expert John Beckett examines the evidence and context of events to come up with an alternative explanation.

Based on a wide variety of government and civic records, this book traces the changing nature of city status, particularly through the 19th and 20th centuries. Beginning with an explaination of how city status first became connected the book explores how links have evolved between Aglican sub-divisions and city creation.

This book describes the development of local history in England from its origins in the Middle Ages to its practise in the early twenty-first century. It looks also at how local history is related to archaeology, landscape, and family history.

A fascinating account of the Nottingham story, from its origins as a small college earliest days to the worldwide university of today.