Taunton Past & Present: The Changing Face of the City and its People

Chipchase, Nick

ISBN 10: 0750949449 / ISBN 13: 9780750949446

Published by The History Press, 2007

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007748864

Synopsis:

Gives an insight into the changes that have taken place in Taunton during the 20th century. This book recalls houses and public buildings, shops, factories and pubs that have vanished or been changed almost beyond recognition. It includes pictures that show changing types of transport and fashion, and the developing character of streets.

Synopsis: "Taunton Past & Present" gives a fascinating insight into the dramatic changes that have taken place in the town during the 20th century. The book recalls houses and public buildings, shops, factories and pubs that have vanished or been changed almost beyond recognition. The pictures show changing types of transport and fashion, and the developing character of streets and districts as they took on the form that is familiar today.The astonishing periods of growth that occurred during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, and since the Second World War, are particularly well illustrated. Many aspects of the changing city are recalled - hospitals and schools, places of work and recreation, parks and squares, suburban streets and the main thoroughfares - and the pictures record the ceaseless building and rebuilding that characterizes the town today. The author has combined a remarkable selection of archive photographs with modern views of the same scenes in order to record the transformation that has occurred. The book will add to the knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of all those who take an interest in this distinctive part of Somerset.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Taunton Past & Present: The Changing Face of...
Publisher: The History Press
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good