Sketch Of Ancient Barking: Its Abbey, And Ilford (1899)

""A Sketch of Ancient Barking: Its Abbey, and Ilford"" is a historical book written by Edward Tuck and published in 1899. The book provides a detailed account of the ancient town of Barking, located in the east of London. Tuck explores the town's rich history, including its famous abbey, which was founded in the 7th century by Saint Erkenwald. The author also delves into the town's connections with Ilford, another nearby settlement. The book is filled with interesting facts and stories about the people and events that shaped Barking's past. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in local history or the history of London.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.