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Discover the rich tapestry of the Sherington family history in 'Sheringtons', a compelling narrative spanning five centuries of tradition and transformation. This brand new B-format paperback, published by Sydney University Press in 2014, chronicles the lives of yeomen farmers in Westleton, Suffolk, to urban pioneers in South London. Explore how familial ties were shaped by the currents of time, including divorce and migration, leading some to the Americas and others to Australia where they played a crucial role in founding the Ford Sherington company, renowned for the Globite suitcase. This historical account is the result of extensive genealogical research led by Bruce Sherington, alongside his brother Geoffrey Sherington, an esteemed Emeritus Professor at the University of Sydney. Perfect for history buffs, genealogy enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by familial chronologies, this book offers a profound look into how place and enterprise have interwoven the Sherington legacy. With free shipping and an estimated delivery time of up to six weeks, delve into this captivating family saga and enrich your collection with a piece of history. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921364570
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
Sheringtons is the history of a family over five centuries, set against contexts of place and enterprise. For the first three hundred years the Sherington family were yeomen farmers at Westleton on the coast of Suffolk. During the 19th century members of the family moved to South London. The family was re-shaped through urban living and separated through divorce and ultimately emigration overseas. Some went west to the Americas only to meet disappointment and violent deaths. Others went to Australia where they helped to found Ford Sherington, the manufacturer of the well-known Globite suitcase.The history is a co-operation between two Sherington brothers. Geoffrey Sherington is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Sydney. Bruce Sherington initiated much of the genealogical research on which the study is founded.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921364570
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
Sheringtons is the history of a family over five centuries, set against contexts of place and enterprise. For the first three hundred years the Sherington family were yeomen farmers at Westleton on the coast of Suffolk. During the 19th century members of the family moved to South London. The family was re-shaped through urban living and separated through divorce and ultimately emigration overseas. Some went west to the Americas only to meet disappointment and violent deaths. Others went to Australia where they helped to found Ford Sherington, the manufacturer of the well-known Globite suitcase.The history is a co-operation between two Sherington brothers. Geoffrey Sherington is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Sydney. Bruce Sherington initiated much of the genealogical research on which the study is founded.