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Bude Through Time
Dawn G. Robinson
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Description for Bude Through Time
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Bude has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180 illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 189 x 9. Weight in Grams: 288.
In 1800, Bude would have been lucky to have a population of 100, but people flocked to the town for work when the canal opened. When the canal closed, Bude would have crumbled, but for the developing tourist trade. The canal totally changed the topography of Bude. Victorian engineers built the breakwater and altered the course of the river to scour out a makeshift harbour. Today the breakwater is used for fishing and by tourists for fabulous views to Summerleaze Beach and beyond. Bude has had its share of disasters. The River Neet flooded the Strand and The Crescent in ... Read more
In 1800, Bude would have been lucky to have a population of 100, but people flocked to the town for work when the canal opened. When the canal closed, Bude would have crumbled, but for the developing tourist trade. The canal totally changed the topography of Bude. Victorian engineers built the breakwater and altered the course of the river to scour out a makeshift harbour. Today the breakwater is used for fishing and by tourists for fabulous views to Summerleaze Beach and beyond. Bude has had its share of disasters. The River Neet flooded the Strand and The Crescent in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Through Time
Condition
New
Weight
293g
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445617978
SKU
V9781445617978
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-3
About Dawn G. Robinson
Dawn G. Robinson is a locally respected community publisher, previously for Bude People (Northcliffe Digital) and now for Bude and Beyond website (www.budeandbeyond.co.uk). She also runs popular Facebook pages and Twitter accounts, both with growing memberships. She also worked for many years in local publishing, compiling many picture/caption books such as Historic Scotland, Memories of Manchester etc. and editing other ... Read more
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