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Sydenham and Forest Hill
Images of England
Häftad, 1994
152 kr
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In the second half of the nineteenth century, after the removal of the Crystal Palace to the hill above, Sydenham and Forest Hill were among the most delightful of London's suburbs. By the first two decades of the twentieth century they were beginning to decline a little bit from their peak of …
Central Birmingham 1870-1920
Images of England
Av Keith Turner
Häftad, 1994
184 kr
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Capturing the changing face of central Birmingham over a period of half a century from c. 1870 to 1920, this selection of more than 200 photographs – many of which have never been published before – portrays not just the buildings and streets, long since swept away or transformed beyond all …
Peckham and Nunhead
Images of London
Häftad, 1995
189 kr
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This fascinating collection of over 200 old photographs of Peckham and Nunhead demonstrates some of the extensive changes that have taken place in this corner of south-east London over the last hundred years. From the busy Old Kent Road to Peckham Rye and the rural atmosphere of Nunhead Cemetery, …
South Telford, Ironbridge Gorge, Madeley and Dawley
Images of England
Av John Powell, Michael A. Vanns
Häftad, 1995
184 kr
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In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the Ironbridge Gorge was the scene of dramatic industrial activity which today's resident or visitor finds difficult to envisage. Coal had been extracted from the hillsides of Benthall, Brosely and Madeley for some time before Abraham Darby I settled in …
Crystal Palace and the Norwoods
Images of England
Häftad, 1995
184 kr
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The construction of the Crystal Palace at Upper Norwood in 1854 led to the area becoming a desirable residential one and much development followed. This book of nearly 200 old photographs is the first publication to look equally at developments that took place in the late nineteenth century and …
Leyton and Leytonstone
Images of England
Av Keith Romig, Peter Lawrence
Häftad, 1995
189 kr
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This new collection of nearly 200 old photographs of Leyton and Leytonstone illustrates some of the dramatic changes and growth that have occurred in this busy suburban area over the last hundred years. Although Leyton and Leytonstone existed for centuries as an ancient parish on the fringes of the …
Hemel Hempstead
Images of England
Av Eve Davis
Häftad, 1997
184 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 …
Gosport
Images of England
Av Ian Edelman
Häftad, 1995
184 kr
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In this fascinating new collection of about two hundred old photographs compiled by Ian Edelman, curator of Gosport Museum, the recent history of the ancient town of Gosport is once again brought to life.Once surrounded by a moated rampart and boasting a long and interesting history, Gosport has …
Around Porthcawl, Newton and Nottage
Images of Wales
Av Keith Morgan
Häftad, 1996
184 kr
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This fascinating collection of over 200 old photographs provides a unique and nostalgic pictorial history of Porthcawl, Newton and Nottage. The author was given the opportunity to use photographs and records from the archives of the Bridgend and Porthcawl libraries and the Porthcawl Museum and …
Putney and Roehampton
Images of England
Häftad, 1996
195 kr
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Best known nowadays for the annual University boat race, Putney is a riverside town with a venerable heritage. Its existence arises from its position on a major route to the South West, and by the time of the Domesday survey a ferry was providing a yearly income of twenty shillings to the lord of …
Barking and Dagenham
Images of London
Av Gavin Smith
Häftad, 1996
191 kr
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Barking and Dagenham have been sister communities on the Thames shore since Saxon times. In their earliest days communication with other parts was mainly by water since inland the area was a wilderness of marsh passable only with the greatest difficulty. We must assume that these early settlers …
Liskeard
Images of England
Av John Neale
Häftad, 1998
180 kr
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This fascinating book of over 200 old photographs depicts the scenes, people and events of everyday life in and around Liskeard, from a period of more than one hundred years. Many of the photographs, most of which come from the author's and other private collections, have not been published …
Bushey
Images of England
Häftad, 1997
201 kr
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Bushey, in the ‘Archive Photographs’ series, is a remarkable collection of over 200 old photographs of the ancient community of Bushey, covering the period from the 1860s to the 1960s: the time of the most radical changes in the town’s long history.The book reflects Bushey’s origins as an …
Droylsden and Audenshaw
Images of England
Av Jill Cronin
Häftad, 1998
189 kr
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Once part of Lancashire, Droylsden and Audenshaw are now part of Tameside Metropolitan Borough of Manchester. The varied histories of both towns see the transition from farming to an industrial community. Droylsden is still home to the James Robertson’s Jam Factory and, until recently, the Christy …
Whitstable
Images of England
Av Mick Glover
Häftad, 1998
189 kr
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The recent history of the heritage town of Whitstable, ever famous for its oysters, is vividly recalled in this fascinating collection of over 200 photographs and picture postcards spanning the last one hundred years.A combination of rare and more familiar views illustrate the many changes that …
Bo'ness: The Fair Town
Images of Scotland
Häftad, 1998
189 kr
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This collection of over 200 old photographs provides a fascinating insight into the places and the people that have made Bo’ness such a unique town in Scotland.Famed from its days as Scotland’s second largest seaport, the book examines and delves into not only its seafaring past, but other …
Hayle
Images of England
Häftad, 1998
184 kr
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Hayle exerts a powerful attraction over anyone who has spent time there. Very much part of the industrial revolution, this town has produced more than its fair share of engineers and innovators. Although much of the industry has departed, to be replaced with tourism, Hayle retains all of its …
Willenhall to Horseley Fields
Images of England
Av Alec Brew
Häftad, 1998
184 kr
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This collection of over 200 old photographs illustrates scenes from the communities of Willenhall and Horseley Fields. These pictures show how relatively unchanged the streets and buildings of Willenhall are. A walk around the town today shows that it is still possible to see many of the features …
Tralee
Images of Ireland
Häftad, 1998
125 kr
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Once a garrison town, the attractive town of Tralee is the industrial capital of County Kerry, competing for its share in the market place for tourism.The photographs in this fascinating collection capture life in the town through a period of great change, from the building of the ship canal at the …
Enniscorthy
Images of Ireland
Av Dan Walsh
Häftad, 1998
125 kr
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Enniscorthy built its proud reputation on the rich agricultural produce of its hinterland. The combination of a unique strawberry crop and a festival have made Enniscorthy synonymous with fun-filled holidays in the South east. Yet the town has a more strident past; at the forefront of Ireland's …
Sutton Coldfield
Images of England
Häftad, 1994
147 kr
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The ancient Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield has a long and interesting history. From the time of its first mention in Domesday Book there have been several generic histories written on the area but this photographic record of Sutton Coldfield, from the early nineteenth century to the 1950s, is the …
Cannock Chase
Images of England
Häftad, 1994
141 kr
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The Cannock Chase region today is one of contrasts – between the residential and industrial settlements in the area and the outstanding natural beauty of the Chase itself. Numerous descriptions of the region survive from the years covered by the photographs in this collection – all varying degrees …
Holme Valley
Images of England
Häftad, 1995
126 kr
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This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.
Harrogate
Images of England
Häftad, 1995
119 kr
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This book offers an in-depth look at the English town of Harrogate, which for many produces an image of aristocratic gentility, fine hotels, parks and gardens, The Stray and, of course, a famous Spa. The town's motto, "To Be of Service," is a clue to understanding the Harrogate story of the last …
Nottingham 1897-1947
Images of England
Häftad, 1995
147 kr
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The photographs in this fascinating collection bring to vivid life the first half century of the City of Nottingham. They show the fledgling city emerging from the Victorian era into the twentieth century and the great changes which overtook it in the 1920s and '30s.More than half of them were …
Morecambe Bay
Images of England
Häftad, 1995
152 kr
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Throughout the first twenty-five years of this century, before the widespread use of the telephone, the picture postcard was the principal means of communication. At the same time, the popularity of Morecambe as a holiday resort was at its zenith. Thanks both to the enthusiasm of collectors and to …
Around Yeovil
Images of England
Av Robin Ansell, Marion Barnes
Häftad, 1995
152 kr
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The present-day, bustling market town of Yeovil has lost more than its fair share of the post-war developer. Many on old Yeovilian will fondly recall the medieval, half-timbered George Hotel (on Middle Street) and the Town Station which once boasted two stationmasters (GWR and LSWR). Regrettably, …
Around Kenfig Hill and Pyle
Images of Wales
Av Keith Morgan
Häftad, 1995
115 kr
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This book is part of the Images of Wales series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in Wales, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.
Ilford: The Second Selection
Images of England
Häftad, 1995
126 kr
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This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.
