A-Z of Leicester
Places-People-History
Seiten
2017
Amberley Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-4456-6478-1 (ISBN)
Amberley Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-4456-6478-1 (ISBN)
Explore the fascinating history of Leicester in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the city's people and places.
The city of Leicester can boast a long and distinguished history and has been at the very heart of the country’s political and economic development for over two millennia. Evidence of Roman occupation remains at the Jewry Wall and Cardinal Wolsey lies buried in Leicester Abbey, but the jewel in the city’s proud historical crown was the discovery, in 2012, of the skeleton of Richard III lying beneath a car park.
The city’s stories can be found everywhere: from the Victorian mills and textile factories to the bustle of shopping centres and markets, in buildings, churches, parks, streets and alleyways, and in the people themselves. Local author Stephen Butt takes readers on their very own A–Z tour around the city’s history, exploring its nooks and crannies, and along the way relating many a fascinating tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, this new A–Z guide to Leicester’s history will appeal to residents and visitors alike.
The city of Leicester can boast a long and distinguished history and has been at the very heart of the country’s political and economic development for over two millennia. Evidence of Roman occupation remains at the Jewry Wall and Cardinal Wolsey lies buried in Leicester Abbey, but the jewel in the city’s proud historical crown was the discovery, in 2012, of the skeleton of Richard III lying beneath a car park.
The city’s stories can be found everywhere: from the Victorian mills and textile factories to the bustle of shopping centres and markets, in buildings, churches, parks, streets and alleyways, and in the people themselves. Local author Stephen Butt takes readers on their very own A–Z tour around the city’s history, exploring its nooks and crannies, and along the way relating many a fascinating tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, this new A–Z guide to Leicester’s history will appeal to residents and visitors alike.
After a career with the BBC, Stephen Butt now enjoys writing and research with over twenty books in print combining local history with an interest in photography. Stephen's first degree was in Psychology and his MA degree is in English Local History. He has served as Hon Secretary of the Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society and has provided the research for more than one hundred heritage panels that can be seen in locations across Leicester.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 18.05.2017 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | A-Z |
| Zusatzinfo | 100 Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Chalford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 165 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 287 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Fotokunst |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte | |
| Reisen ► Bildbände | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4456-6478-X / 144566478X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4456-6478-1 / 9781445664781 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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