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Yeovil rose to prominence in the 1800s as a major centre of glove-making. By the early twentieth century it was dominated by the defence industry, making it a target for German bombers during the Second World War. Between 1940 and 1942 over 100 high-explosive bombs fell on the town, damaging thousands of buildings. Despite the town's troubled past, it has managed to keep a wealth of architectural treasures from every era for us to enjoy. Yeovil in 50 Buildings is a celebration of some of these and the stories attached to them. From the grand Aldon House to the art deco-inspired Odeon Cinema, we will follow Yeovil's storied timeline through its bricks and mortar as local writer and historian Bob Osborn takes the reader on a tour of the town's architectural heritage.
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The Somerset town of Yeovil has deep historical roots, and its ancient streets hide many secrets. Well-known local author Bob Osborn takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the town’s past, unearthing tales of intrigue and grisly goings-on as he reveals the murkier side of Yeovil’s heritage. Along the way we are introduced to the great, the good and the bad, and the famous and infamous characters who have all played a part in its lore and legends. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, Secret Yeovil delves beneath the surface of this old glove-making town, revealing a lesser-known past that even most local people don’t know.
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At the turn of the twentieth century the simple postcard became the go-to means of communication for thousands of Victorians and Edwardians, sharing their greetings, their stories and their gossip. The equivalent of the modern-day ‘status update’, the postcards in this collection reveal the ordinary lives of the people of Yeovil, from tourists to locals. While many of the sights of the town remain the same, each postcard is a unique snapshot of a place and time. From an extensive collection of postcards spanning over 100 years, Yeovil: The Postcard Collection is the story of this Somerset market town and its people.