Croydon Great by Moore Sayers (12 results)

Condition: New. 2003 N & M Press reprint (first pub 1920). SB. 437pp with 59 b/w illus and 36 b/w platesPublished Price £15.50 The last 200 or so pages of this book are taken up with the alphabetical listing of "The Glorious Dead" (2506), the list of Naval and Military Honours (499), also with names in alphabetical order, and thirdly the names of the Returned Prisoners of War(207). In the case of the Fallen the information provided, where known, includes date, place and circumstances of death, date and place of birth, parents, school attended, regiment/corps in which serving at the time of death, where buried ; any decorations awarded are not shown here but in the Honours list. The 36 plates each contain six passport-size photos of individuals who died. The Honours list shows just name, rank, unit, award and date. The roll of Returned Prisoners of War shows name, rank and next-of-kin address at time of capture - the unit is not shown.The first part of the book is devoted to an account of Croydon's part in the Great War. It starts with a description of the course of events in Croydon, year by year, followed by a list of members of the Croydon County Borough Council, 1914 to 1919. The next part covers the military record, an account of the 4th Battalion (TF) of the Queen's Regiment, 'C'Squadron the Surrey Yeomanry and the Volunteer Battalion - all based in Croydon. Further descriptions follow, of the part played by civilian organisations and services, such as the police, the Fire Brigade, Medical and Hospital resources, various fund raising committees, Belgian refugees, food and fuel. There are plenty of photos of places and people. This is a comprehensive account of how the war affected the town. Book.…

Condition: New. 2003 N & M Press reprint (first pub 1920). HB. 437pp with 59 b/w illus and 36 b/w plates The last 200 or so pages of this book are taken up with the alphabetical listing of "The Glorious Dead" (2506), the list of Naval and Military Honours (499), also with names in alphabetical order, and thirdly the names of the Returned Prisoners of War(207). In the case of the Fallen the information provided, where known, includes date, place and circumstances of death, date and place of birth, parents, school attended, regiment/corps in which serving at the time of death, where buried ; any decorations awarded are not shown here but in the Honours list. The 36 plates each contain six passport-size photos of individuals who died. The Honours list shows just name, rank, unit, award and date. The roll of Returned Prisoners of War shows name, rank and next-of-kin address at time of capture - the unit is not shown.The first part of the book is devoted to an account of Croydon's part in the Great War. It starts with a description of the course of events in Croydon, year by year, followed by a list of members of the Croydon County Borough Council, 1914 to 1919. The next part covers the military record, an account of the 4th Battalion (TF) of the Queen's Regiment, 'C'Squadron the Surrey Yeomanry and the Volunteer Battalion - all based in Croydon. Further descriptions follow, of the part played by civilian organisations and services, such as the police, the Fire Brigade, Medical and Hospital resources, various fund raising committees, Belgian refugees, food and fuel. There are plenty of photos of places and people. This is a comprehensive account of how the war affected the town. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. new ed edition. 536 pages. 8.50x5.35x1.34 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 437 Pages, Illustrated, Facsimile Edition of the 1920 Edition.

Facsimile Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 437 pages, 3 leaves of plates, 92 pages of plates: illustrations; 22 cm. Subjects: World War, 1914-1918 England London. History. World War, 1914-1918 England London; Registers. Croydon (London, England) History. 1 Kg. …

Facsimile Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 437 pages, 3 leaves of plates, 92 pages of plates: illustrations; 22 cm. Subjects: World War, 1914-1918 England London. History. World War, 1914-1918 England London; Registers. Croydon (London, England) History. 1 Kg. …

1st edition with B&W illustrations (checked and all present). Bound in maroon cloth with with gilt lettering to front and spine. Binding fragile; spots of discolouration and foxing; pages yellowed; presentation plate on front paste-down; a readable copy. Used - Acceptable. Fair hardback (no dust jacket).…

Hardcover. Condition: good. . no dustjacket, maroon boards gilt titlesm very light wear to covers, name frt end paper, 1920 illus, clean copy.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A fascinating record of Croydon's experience of World War I, this book provides an intimate look at a small town's participation in the larger conflict. It documents the remarkable efforts of its citizens to support the war effort and provides a moving catalog of individual acts of heroism and community spirit. The book also examines the larger historical context of the war and explores the social and cultural changes wrought by this pivotal conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

First edition. Presentation bookplate & owner's name on front end paper; pages clean; binding tight; spine a little bumped at head & foot; gilt bright. Used - Very Good. VG hardback (no dust jacket) Used - Very Good. VG hardback (no dust jacket).

Condition: Near Fine. Facsimile reprint of 1920 edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8v. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 437 printed pages of text with 36 monochrome portraits and many archive photographs throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1843424711 FIRST WORLD (Great) WAR.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. The scarce illustrated first edition of this historical account of the war work in Croydon during World War One. The scarce first edition of the work.In publishers original decorative red cloth binding.Illustrated with a frontispiece and 48 further double sided plates. Collated, complete.A detailed historical account of the war work of the Borough of Croydon and its Citizens during the First World War.Together with the Croydon Roll of Honour, a list of those from the Borough that lost their lives in battle, complete with portraits of the soldiers.This volume includes sections on the military record, semi-military services, the civilian forces, hospital, aid and relief services, food and fuel, and victory. In publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Shelf wear to edges, most significant to the head and tail of the spine. Fading to spine and board edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…