Essex
Within the cover's of Volume 1 of Nathaniel Salmon's The History and Antiquities of Essex published in 1740; Colchester Castle's history is easily illuminated and understood. Under the section Colchester, the book of antiquities and histories compliments the contemporary guidebook with detailed histories of siege and reign within the county.
Audley End is a historic manor house located in Essex, England. Volume 2 of Nathaniel Salmon's The History and Antiquities of Essex published in 1740 provides significant details on the Manor. One very unique feature of the book is its copper plates providing beautiful illustrations of the locations which complement the time period in which the book was written and published. Viewing these illustrations in juxtaposition to the contemporary guidebooks provides an informative picture of the changing landscapes of historic estates through time.
Volume 2 of Nathaniel Salmon's The History and Antiquities of Essex published in 1740 provides beautiful illustrations of Hedingham Castle that are relevant to the time this book was published. It makes a significant source to use in conjunction with the contemporary guidebook, providing a different historical perspective and good points of comparison in the changes of the landscape of the castle.