H. G. Nicholls

H. G. Nicholls stands for Henry George Nicholls (1825-1867). Here's what we know about him:

• Profession: He was the Perpetual Curate of the Church of the Holy Trinity, East Dean, located in the Forest of Dean, England.
• Focus: His primary area of interest seems to have been the history of the Forest of Dean.
• Author: He wrote three books on the region:
  • The Forest of Dean: An Historical and Descriptive Account (1858)
• The Personalities of the Forest of Dean (1863)

Iron Making in the Olden Times as instanced in the Ancient Mines, Forges and Furnaces of the Forest of Dean (1866) Legacy: His work is still considered a valuable resource for understanding the history of the Forest of Dean, with his descriptions and historical information being cited as authoritative. Background: While some details are unclear, available information suggests he was:

• The son of Sir George Nicholls, K.C.B.
• Educated at Rugby School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he received a Master of Arts degree (M.A.).