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Lee-On-The-Solent from Old Photographs
Ron Brown
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Description for Lee-On-The-Solent from Old Photographs
Paperback. 128 pages, approx 236 Illustrations. A unique and charming look at the history of Lee-on-the-Solent and its inhabitants, through a fascinating collection of beautiful photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQP. Dimension: 232 x 168 x 9. Weight: 310.
Pictorial books such as this dedicated to the past are not only invaluable to local historians, but also of interest to anyone wishing to know more about the history of the place they live or work in, for old photographs can provide fascinating insight and a tool to compare past and present. The Hampshire town of Lee-on-the-Solent is perfect for such comparisons, for although it has only been in existence under 130 years as a coastal settlement, in that time it has lost so much: a pier, railway, swimming pool,unique entertainment complex, and a large naval base and airfield. Well-known ... Read more
Pictorial books such as this dedicated to the past are not only invaluable to local historians, but also of interest to anyone wishing to know more about the history of the place they live or work in, for old photographs can provide fascinating insight and a tool to compare past and present. The Hampshire town of Lee-on-the-Solent is perfect for such comparisons, for although it has only been in existence under 130 years as a coastal settlement, in that time it has lost so much: a pier, railway, swimming pool,unique entertainment complex, and a large naval base and airfield. Well-known ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445601540
SKU
V9781445601540
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-37
About Ron Brown
The name of Ron Brown is synonymous with local history in the Portsmouth area. Over three decades he has produced many books and thousands of magazine and newspaper articles; his ten year stint as the Nostalgia writer and columnist for The News gained Ron a considerable number of readers. Ron was also a film and theatre critic for some years. ... Read more
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