Doncaster Then & Now (Then and Now) - Couverture souple

Howse, Geoffrey

 
9780750964975: Doncaster Then & Now (Then and Now)

Synopsis

Doncaster thrived during the Georgian period, and continued to grow as a railway town in the nineteenth century. As a consequence, it can boast a rich architectural history, the influence of which can still be seen and appreciated in the fabric of the Doncaster of the modern day.

Geoffrey Howse’s comparisons between archive images of the Doncaster of decades past and modern photographs of the same scenes today beautifully illustrates the changing face of this historic city, as well as the changes in society, transport and fashions.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The city of Doncaster thrived during the Georgian period, and continued to grow as a railway town in the nineteenth century. As a consequence, it boasts a rich architectural history, the influence of which can still be seen and appreciated in the fabric of the Doncaster of the modern day. From St George's Minster to the history behind the naming of French Gate and the development of Doncaster's famous traditional market, "Doncaster Then & Now" is a unique tour through this remarkable city. Placing his fascinating archive photographs alongside modern photography of the same locations today, Geoffrey Howse captivatingly illustrates the changing face of this historic city, as well as the changes in society, transport and fashions that have taken place over the decades.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Doncaster thrived during the Georgian period, and continued to grow as a railway town in the nineteenth century. As a consequence, it can boast a rich architectural history, the influence of which can still be seen and appreciated in the fabric of the Doncaster of the modern day. Geoffrey Howses comparisons between archive images of the Doncaster of decades past and modern photographs of the same scenes today beautifully illustrates the changing face of this historic city, as well as the changes in society, transport and fashions.

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Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0752463470 ISBN 13 :  9780752463476
Editeur : Pitkin Publishing, 2011
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