Manno’s Manor

I promised a review after I had read Bryan Dunleavy’s book, “Manno’s Manor: A History of Wolverton to 1838”.

I know that Wolverton is to the East of Watling Street – but who cares – this is an excellent book – I found it difficult to put down. There’s a wealth of information about the history of this area – and yes “Watling Street” is crossed. (There’s some good stuff on Stony Stratford). There are some excellent diagrams; maps and photographs. It’s well worth reading – and keeping as a reference book.

Chapter one deals with the “transport network” of the area – from ancient trackways to the railways. Subsequent chapters deal with –

Chap 2 – from Neolithic times to 1066

Chap 3 – The Barons of Wolverton – from the 11th to 14th centuries

Chap 4 – mainly Stony Stratford

Chap 5 – Medieval life in Wolverton

Chaps 6 & 7 – the Longuevilles

Chap 8 – the 18th Century & the Radcliffe Trust

Chap 9 – the canal age

Chap 10 – Roads; Inns; the Coaching Trade & a new church.