Bognor Regis Then & Now (Then & Now (History Press)) - Couverture rigide

Endacott, Sylvia; Lewis, Shirley

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 075248284X ISBN 13 : 9780752482842

Editeur : Pitkin Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Transformed by Sir Richard Hotham to a seaside resort in the 18th century, Bognor Regis is one of the most well known seaside towns in the entire British Isles. This new title from renowned local authors Sylvia Endacott and Shirley Lewis delves deep into the town's past, comparing rare archive photographs of Bognor's most famous locations over the last 200 years to the same scenes of today, showing how much or how little has changed.

From Hotham Park House and The Ship Inn to the Esplanade Theatre and Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis Then & Now captures the essence of the town and its people, detailing the evolution of the town over the years in a comprehensive and unique new way. With detailed and informative captions accompanying each pairing of photographs, this evocative new volume will awaken nostalgic memories for all who know and love this iconic seaside resort.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Transformed by Sir Richard Hotham to a seaside resort in the 18th century, Bognor Regis is one of the most well known seaside towns in the entire British Isles. This new title from renowned local authors Sylvia Endacott and Shirley Lewis delves deep into the town's past, comparing rare archive photographs of Bognor's most famous locations over the last 200 years to the same scenes of today, showing how much or how little has changed. From Hotham Park House and The Ship Inn to the Esplanade Theatre and Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis Then & Now captures the essence of the town and its people, detailing the evolution of the town over the years in a comprehensive and unique new way. With detailed and informative captions accompanying each pairing of photographs, this evocative new volume will awaken nostalgic memories for all who know and love this iconic seaside resort.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Contrasting a selection of 45 archive images alongside full-colour modern photographs, this book delves into the changing face of the popular seaside resort of Bognor Regis during the last century. Accompanied by detailed and informative captions, the photographs of yesteryear - all taken from the collection of local man Ken Sutton - are compared with stunning photographs of the town today taken by members of the Bognor Regis Camera Club. Comparing the fashionable man about town to his modern counterparts, and workers of yesteryear with today's trades-people, as well as of sporting events, celebrations and architecture, this is a wide-ranging look at the town's colourful history. Bognor Regis Then & Now will delight all local historians and will awaken nostalgic memories for those who used to live, work or visit this part of West Sussex.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pitkin Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 075248284X
• ISBN 13: 9780752482842
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible