SOUTHAMPTON Then & Now (Britain in Old Photographs)

Legg, Penny

ISBN 10: 0752456938 / ISBN 13: 9780752456935

Published by The History Press, Stroud, 2015

About this Item

Part of the 'Britain in Old Photographs' series. 96 pages. Illustrated throughout with colour and b/w photographs, many of which are paired past and present images. Every book is sent in a cardboard postal package. Size: 23.5 Cm x 16.5 Cm.

Seller Inventory # 10147

Bibliographic Details

• Title: SOUTHAMPTON Then & Now (Britain in Old Photographs)
• Publisher: The History Press, Stroud
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752456938
• ISBN 13: 9780752456935
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Reprinted Edition.
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Local History - Hampshire

About this title

Synopsis

The major port city of Southampton has a rich heritage, which is uniquely reflected in this fascinating new compilation. Contrasting a rare selection of archive images with full-colour modern photographs, this book reveals the ever-changing faces and buildings of Southampton. Covering local landmarks, pubs and hotels, churches, parks, transport, work and leisure, this is a wide-ranging look at the city’s colourful history.

Inspiring fond memories in many, and revealing the Southampton of yesteryear to others, this volume will appeal to all who know and love the city.

About the Author

Author and historian Penny Legg is a popular public speaker with a wide repertoire of subjects ranging from the history of Southampton and British folklore to military history and World War Two crime. She is the author of twelve non-fiction titles including Haunted Southampton (History Press), Bloody British History: Southampton (History Press), Military Wives - from the First World War to Afghanistan (History Press) Southampton Then and Now and Eastleigh Then and Now. Penny is also an author coach, working with new writers in the UK and America. She is the Author Coordinator for The War and Peace Revival, the world’s biggest military vehicle and vintage lifestyle show. She is currently studying for an MA in Publishing at Kingston University, London. 

Author and historian Penny Legg is a popular public speaker with a wide repertoire of subjects ranging from the history of Southampton and British folklore to military history and World War Two crime. She is the author of twelve non-fiction titles including Haunted Southampton (History Press), Bloody British History: Southampton (History Press), Military Wives - from the First World War to Afghanistan (History Press) Southampton Then and Now and Eastleigh Then and Now. Penny is also an author coach, working with new writers in the UK and America. She is the Author Coordinator for The War and Peace Revival, the world’s biggest military vehicle and vintage lifestyle show. She is currently studying for an MA in Publishing at Kingston University, London.