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Häftad, Engelska, 1997
178 kr
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This fascinating collection of old photographs illustrates some of the dramatic changes that have been seen in Hemel Hempstead through this century as it changed from a small Victorian country town to rapidly growing post-war 'new town'.Eve Davis has assembled nearly 200 images of the town from a variety of private collections to tell this story. Most of the photographs that from this record of people, places and events have not been seen before in print and will provide much nostalgic pleasure for those who know and love Hemel Hempstead. Newcomers and a younger generation will be equally fascinated to see how their town once looked.
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
182 kr
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Hemel Hempstead's history goes back a long way and is mentioned in the Domesday Book survey. St Mary's Parish Church is one of the oldest buildings and dates from 1150. Henry VIII came to Hemel Hempstead and granted a Charter in 1539 which also put the town on the map. In more recent times Hemel Hempstead was designated to be a New Town in 1946 which caused it to grow from being a market town of 22,000 to one of the largest in the county. This book shows how the town has changed - many people consider it to be improved while others wish time could hark back to the days when small shops were the norm and areas such as Apsley, Boxmoor and Leverstock Green were individual villages where everyone knew each other. The photographs will help those who have forgotten what Hemel was like years ago and shows the places and buildings that have replaced them.