The Nelsons of Burnham Thorpe

The Nelsons of Burnham Thorpe by Mary Eyre Matcham is a detailed record of a Norfolk family compiled from unpublished letters and notebooks spanning the years 1787 to 1842. The book offers a captivating insight into the lives relationships and experiences of the Nelson family focusing on Reverend Edmund Nelson and his descendants. Through letters journal entries and observations the narrative unfolds the family dynamics societal norms and historical context of the late 18th and early 19th centuries painting a vivid picture of domestic life and familial bonds.