The Descent Of The Ancient Widdrington Family Of Northumberland
Social History Reference Biography Regional History British History Genealogy Antiquarian Illustrated
The Descent of the Ancient Widdrington Family of Northumberland is a richly illustrated 2013 hardcover reference that traces one of England’s most enduring Border families from Norman times to the present day. Malcolm John McGann combines meticulous archival work with vivid family anecdotes to show how the Widdringtons shaped—and were shaped by—the turbulent history of Northumberland. Readers researching their own noble or gentry lines will appreciate the detailed pedigree charts, heraldic plates, and on-site photographs of castles, monuments and surviving estate documents, all presented in a clean, unmarked copy that is ready for immediate use.
Unlike many dry genealogical tomes, this narrative pulses with life: border raids, Civil War loyalties, Jacobite intrigues and industrial-era adaptations are all documented through private letters, parish rolls and previously unpublished estate papers. McGann’s accessible prose makes the book equally appealing to adult historians and young adults discovering family history for the first time. Collectors of regional and antiquarian titles value the sturdy sewn binding and coated photographic stock that showcase Northumberland’s dramatic landscapes alongside rare family portraits and armorial bearings.
Because the edition was printed in small numbers for the Australian-based author, copies in tight, clean condition are already scarce. This particular hardcover shows only light shelf scuffing—no inscriptions, dog-eared pages or cracked hinges—making it an ideal gift for anyone passionate about British social history, Border reiver clans or simply a proud Widdrington descendant looking to preserve a tangible piece of their heritage.
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