John Keble's Parishes: A History of Hursley and Otterbourne

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Focusing on the lives of John Keble and Sir William Heathcote, this work chronicles their contributions to the parish and county, highlighting the establishment of three churches since 1837. Although it lacks dramatic events, it reflects on the significance of a thousand years of peaceful history shared by numerous villages. The narrative aims to capture the essence of community life and the enduring impact of these figures within the context of the Oxford Movement and the church's return to 17th-century ideals.