Kingston-upon-Thames Through Time
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2010
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UK ed.
Amberley Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-84868-553-6 (ISBN)
Amberley Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-84868-553-6 (ISBN)
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This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Kingston upon Thames has changed and developed over the last century.
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 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.
Tim Everson is a semi-professional author and researcher who has written many books on the Kingston upon Thames area. From 1990 to 2001 he was Local History Officer at Kingston Museum. He is also a keen numismatist and an expert on 17th century English copper coins and tokens. He has visited Walsingham many times as a tourist and pilgrim. His most recent book is: A History of the Christmas Crib. Tim and his wife live in New Malden, Surrey.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.5.2010 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Through Time |
| Zusatzinfo | 180 Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Chalford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 165 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 308 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84868-553-X / 184868553X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84868-553-6 / 9781848685536 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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