Christchurch: A Pictorial History av Christine Taylor

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<p><b>Christchurch is surrounded by large wide marshes at the confluence of the Stour and the Avon.</b> This strategic position gave Christchurch its former name Tweoxneam ... ¿the town between the rivers¿. Its harbour was sheltered by nearby Hengistbury Head, a defensible site in more turbulent days, as well as an excellent look-out point. Its skyline is dominated by the Priory, which was famous in the Middle Ages for its relics and attracted many pilgrims. After the Reformation and, a century later, the Civil War, Christchurch fell into decline and became a small fishing town.</p>