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William Andrews


Born
in The United Kingdom
August 11, 1848

Died
November 07, 1908

Genre
History, Culture


William Andrews (1848-1908) was a notable Victorian librarian, author and journalist, deeply influenced by the burgeoning interest in folklore and local history during his time. His work draws upon his extensive travels across England and familiarity with various dialects and traditions, reflecting his passion for documenting and preserving the nuances of British cultural heritage.
He is buried in Yorkshire, England.

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Average rating: 3.59 · 274 ratings · 30 reviews · 103 distinct works • Similar authors
Medieval Punishments: An Il...
3.40 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 1890 — 9 editions
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Old Time Punishments
3.17 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 1890 — 99 editions
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Curious Epitaphs
4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 1883 — 86 editions
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At the Sign of the Barber's...
3.56 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 1904 — 40 editions
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Legal Lore Curiosities of L...
3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 1897 — 45 editions
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England in the Days of Old
3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 1897 — 44 editions
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Old Church Lore
4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1891 — 56 editions
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Curious Church Customs (Cla...
3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1890 — 78 editions
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Historic Byways and Highway...
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1900 — 24 editions
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Old English Towns
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