Through Time Revised Edition - Böcker

Guildford Through Time provides a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Guildford, including the famous streets and faces, and what they meant to the people of this area throughout the nineteenth and into the twentieth century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept and carefully selected photographs, readers can see the historical context in which they are set, and through the authors’ factual captions the reader can achieve a detailed view of Guildford’s history.Readers are invited to discover how the town has progressed over a century as the authors guide us through the streets of Guildford, from the bustling town to the serene country scenery. Whether it is a nostalgic look into the past for residents or as a guide for visiting tourists, there is something for everybody within this book.

This fascinating selection of photographs illustrates the extraordinary transformation that has taken place in Kingston-upon-Thames over the years. The book offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses of familiar places during this century of unprecedented change. Many aspects of Kingston’s recent history are covered, famous occasions and individuals are remembered and the impact of national and international events is witnessed.Drawing on detailed local knowledge of the community, and illustrated with a wealth of photographs, this book recalls what Kingston-upon-Thames has lost in terms of buildings, traditions and ways of life. It also acknowledges the regeneration that has taken place and celebrates the character and energy of local people as they move through the first years of this new century. This latest edition of the book has been fully updated with new contemporary photography and revised captions.

Modern Ladywood, with its high-and low-rise housing, dual carriageways, open green spaces and trees on nearly every street corner, bears no resemblance to the old Ladywood many generations experienced. Working-class, back-to-back courtyards with terraced houses fronting them were erected alongside factories from the 1840s. They were built on either side of a canal and railway that cut through the middle of Ladywood.Following Ladywood’s redevelopment in the 1960s, only the canal, railway and a handful of the original buildings remain. Over time the whole population of Ladywood was moved; some remained local, others moved out. Now, through the medium of photography, the differences and similarities between Ladywood of past and present can be explored in this fully updated edition of In and Around Ladywood Through Time.

The fascinating history of Winson Green to Brookfields is perfectly illustrated through archive and contemporary pictures. With carefully selected photographs, the author has clearly portrayed the effect that industrialisation has had on the area. Not only is this an informative book for those interested in the area, but it also provides a nostalgic look into the past for residents.This is an exciting examination of Winson Green to Brookfields, the famous streets and faces, and what they meant to the people of the Midlands through the past century. Readers can see the historical context in which the photographs are set, and through the author’s factual captions the reader can achieve a view of the city’s intriguing history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of the city as Ted Rudge guides us through the local streets.

The unique and picturesque village of Cheddar has a long and ancient history, from world-famous landmarks to local myths and ghost stories. From as early as 1130 the beauty of Cheddar Gorge was recognised as one of the ‘Four Wonders of England’. It is through archive and contemporary photographs that the distinctive landscape and history of Cheddar is captured and successfully celebrated.Serving as both a practical guidebook and a nostalgic look back for residents of the village, this book will explore Cheddar from the depths of the caves to the top of the gorge. Throughout the last century, Cheddar has progressed and created its own niche on the map. From strawberries and cheese to distinctive tourist attractions, this book makes it clear that Cheddar should be on the map for any tourist of the UK. This is the fully up-to-date version of Cheddar Through Time.

Until the railways arrived, Weston-super-Mare was a town without a history. Weston grew into a major seaside resort from a little fishing village with just a handful of houses in under one hundred years. After a period of decline, it has sucessfully recreated itself as a holiday destination for the twenty-first century and as one of Somerset’s major towns.Iron-Age settlers, Romans, seventeenth-century smugglers, John Cleese (television comedian and top-selling writer of Monty Python fame), actors and even the wireless pioneer Gugliemo Marconi play a part in the story of Weston’s past. A walk along the town’s seafront demonstrates the amazing diversity of the town, encompassing Victorian enterprise, Edwardian splendour, the commercial endeavour of the new-Elizabethans and the remarkable flood defences of the twenty-first century. This edition of Weston-super-Mare Through Time is fully updated.

Wellington Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of one of England’s finest towns. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Wellington, its famous streets and heritage buildings, and what they meant to the people of this town throughout the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photographs, readers can see the historical context in which they are set, and through the author’s factual captions for every picture and carefully selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of Wellington’s history.Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and observe the changing face of the town, as Allan Frost guides us through the local streets. There is something for everyone here, be they long-time residents or just visiting this beautiful Shropshire town. This revised edition of Wellington Through Time contains updated images and captions that capture the essence of Wellington as it is today.