[posted] Posted(#43487, Walker)

[David Price]

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