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Whitehaven: The Second Selection (Images of England) - Softcover

Routledge, Alan

 
9780752422398: Whitehaven: The Second Selection (Images of England)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0752422391 ISBN 13: 9780752422398
Publisher: The History Press, 2001

Synopsis

This fascinating new volume of archive photographs covers the Whitehaven area from St Bees in the south to Parton in the north. The majority of the images have never appeared in print before, and many have come from recently discovered private collections.

The book forms a tour from south to north, passing through industrial, residential, commercial and rural areas. The chemical industry and coal mines of the Preston Isle are examined in detail, as are shipbuilding and the maritime connections of the South and North Harbours. In the centre of town, many prominent landmarks are featured, including the Theatre Royal, the Howgill Street Infirmary, shops, schools and churches.

This intriguing collection is sure to appeal to all who know Whitehaven and the surrounding area, both young and old. For those who remember how the town used to be, this will be a nostalgic trip down memory lane, while for the younger generation and for newcomers to the area, it will provide an informative glimpse into their region's past.

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About the Author

Alan W. Routledge has been collecting images of the town of Whitehaven for the past four decades. His previous titles for Amberley include Whitehaven & District Through Time (2011) and Whitehaven Harbour Through Time (2012). He lives in Whitehaven.

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Publisher
The History Press
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0752422391
ISBN 13 
9780752422398
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128