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WESTON-SUPER-MARE
THEN & NOW |
| By: |
Sharon Poole |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0752467956 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780752467955 |
| Publisher: |
PAVILION BOOKS |
| Pub. date: |
1 April, 2012 |
| Pages: |
96 |
| Description: |
Sharon Poole's new book uncovers many of the changes that Weston has seen over the years, comparing old photographs with the scene today. Dramatic developments are complemented by surprising survivals - remnants of the past that remain unchanged in the modern town. The illustrations are accompanied by Sharon's in-depth and knowledgeable text. |
| Synopsis: |
The nineteenth century saw Weston-super-Mare grow from a tiny village of about 100 inhabitants to a thriving Victorian seaside resort of 20,000 people. A hundred years later it has population of almost 70,000. Despite changing fortunes during the twentieth century, as the traditional English week at the seaside was replaced by holidays overseas and short breaks in the UK, Weston has managed to adapt - and still flourishes. Sharon Poole's new book uncovers many of the changes that Weston has seen over the years, comparing old photographs with the scene today. Dramatic developments are complemented by surprising survivals - remnants of the past that remain unchanged in the modern town. The illustrations are accompanied by Sharon's in-depth and knowledgeable text, which will be of interest to residents and visitors alike. |
| Illustrations: |
full colour illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
The History Press Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |