The Depot for Prisoners of War at Norman Cross Huntingdonshire,by Walker 43487
[Author: Thomas James Walker]
[Subtitle: 1796 to 1816]
[Link: http://www.gutenberg.org/4/3/4/8/43487 ]
[Files: 43487-0.txt; 43487-h.htm]
For those wishing to know: the book covers the world's first purpose-built
prisoner of war camp at Norman Cross, just a few miles south of
Peterborough. Whilst being a very readable book, it is also the only
major study done of Norman Cross, and brings all sorts of materials
together. Thomas Walker was a local antiquarian and was able to interview
some of the old people who still remembered the site. Today it's just
green fields and a plaque.
All the best,
David
Very hot and sunny England, although I'm told it will be cold and rainy
soon
