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Aberdour & Dalgety Coast (Through Time)
Eric Simpson
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Description for Aberdour & Dalgety Coast (Through Time)
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Aberdour & Dalgety Bay have changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 318. 96 pages, 188 illustrations, 133 in colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Aberdour & Dalgety Bay have changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQP. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight: 318.
In the 1800s, Aberdour, a sleepy village on the Firth of Forth, was revived when it was 'discovered' as a retreat for sea-bathing and restful holidays. When day-trippers in their hundreds spilled out of excursion steamers, it wasn't so peaceful. As a residential village nowadays, it is a quiet, douce wee place again, but one that still appeals to the type of visitor who appreciates the atmosphere that first brought 'strangers and sea-bathers' to this part of the Fife Riviera. Dalgety Bay couldn't be more different. A 1960s private enterprise 'new town', Dalgety Bay is though a new town ... Read more
In the 1800s, Aberdour, a sleepy village on the Firth of Forth, was revived when it was 'discovered' as a retreat for sea-bathing and restful holidays. When day-trippers in their hundreds spilled out of excursion steamers, it wasn't so peaceful. As a residential village nowadays, it is a quiet, douce wee place again, but one that still appeals to the type of visitor who appreciates the atmosphere that first brought 'strangers and sea-bathers' to this part of the Fife Riviera. Dalgety Bay couldn't be more different. A 1960s private enterprise 'new town', Dalgety Bay is though a new town ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Through Time
Condition
New
Weight
318g
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848687691
SKU
V9781848687691
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Eric Simpson
Eric Simpson acted as historical consultant for the BBC Grand Tours of Scotland programmes. He has written many books for Amberley. He lives in Fife and has an extensive collection of Scottish seaside memorabilia.
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