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Bournville Through Time
The Bournville Society
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Description for Bournville Through Time
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Bournville has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 237 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
Just 4 miles from the centre of Britain's second city, Bournville remains a quiet testimony to the vision of George Cadbury. Much of the history of Bournville is well-documented and, compared with the City of Birmingham, little has changed. The distinctive character of the area is captured in the visual impact and variety of its architecture resulting in pleasing street scenes, which typifies the Bournville of today. The original village is historically relevant for its contrast with the then city centre slums and the mundane housing typical of working-class housing provision in Edwardian Birmingham. From the outset it was planned ... Read more
Just 4 miles from the centre of Britain's second city, Bournville remains a quiet testimony to the vision of George Cadbury. Much of the history of Bournville is well-documented and, compared with the City of Birmingham, little has changed. The distinctive character of the area is captured in the visual impact and variety of its architecture resulting in pleasing street scenes, which typifies the Bournville of today. The original village is historically relevant for its contrast with the then city centre slums and the mundane housing typical of working-class housing provision in Edwardian Birmingham. From the outset it was planned ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Through Time
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445614274
SKU
V9781445614274
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-49
About The Bournville Society
The Bournville Society aims to promote an interest in the local environment past, present and future. They hold a programme of talks by guest speakers throughout the year, covering a wide variety of topics, both historical and otherwise.
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