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Hardcover with dustjacket; 128 pages, poor condition; dj ruffled along edges; remainder marks to outer page edges; pages not firmly attached to spine; vertical crease down center of pages 81-98. As is. Foreign shipping may be extra.

Paperback. Etat : New. The picturesque market town of Skipton in North Yorkshire regularly features in newspaper polls as one of the best places to live in the UK. With its ancient castle, scenic towpath beside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and beautiful surrounding countryside, it has also become a popular destination for tourists visiting the Yorkshire Dales. Skipton has not always been such an enviable place to live. In medieval times its castle was frequently subject to violent attack and, during the English Civil War, was besieged for three years as it held out as the last Royalist stronghold in the North. Another key moment in Skipton's history came at the turn of the nineteenth century with the construction of the canal and the arrival of the cotton mills. This brought prosperity to the town, but working conditions were harsh.The historic buildings that line Skipton's streets point to its interesting past, but how much of the detail has been lost with the passage of time? In Secret Skipton, author Margaret Brecknell aims to rediscover some of the lost stories of Skipton's past, focusing on the events and people that shaped the town's history across the ages. Among the subjects covered are the castle and its residents, special occasions, education and religion, working life, wartime, leisure and notable buildings.…

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The north-west seaside resort of Southport can trace its origins back to 1792 when William Sutton, a pub landlord from Churchtown, built a bathing house in a sparsely populated area a few miles down the coast. Although widely mocked at the time, Sutton realised the potential for a resort close to the newly constructed Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Within thirty years Southport, as it was renamed, was attracting over 20,000 visitors annually.In this book, Margaret Brecknell celebrates the towns significant events and achievements, together with its notable local people from across the centuries. Southport was viewed as more upmarket than its emerging rival, Blackpool. Among those attracted here were The Greatest Showman P. T. Barnum and the future French Emperor Napoleon III. Southport later hosted some of the twentieth centurys best-known entertainers including Charlie Chaplin and The Beatles. In the 1970s, the legendary Grand National winner Red Rum was trained on Southport Beach.With people increasingly choosing to holiday abroad, Southport has reinvented itself as a destination for day trippers. In recent years, a large-scale rejuvenation project has taken place near the seafront with the aim of restoring some of the resorts most popular attractions, such as the Victorian pier, to their former glory. Southport has much to celebrate in its past, but can also look forward to the future with renewed confidence.Illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to residents, visitors and all those with links to this seaside town. A celebration of Southports heritage, culture and identity its people, significant events and achievements across the centuries. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : New. The north-west seaside resort of Southport can trace its origins back to 1792 when William Sutton, a pub landlord from Churchtown, built a bathing house in a sparsely populated area a few miles down the coast. Although widely mocked at the time, Sutton realised the potential for a resort close to the newly constructed Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Within thirty years Southport, as it was renamed, was attracting over 20,000 visitors annually.In this book, Margaret Brecknell celebrates the town's significant events and achievements, together with its notable local people from across the centuries. Southport was viewed as more upmarket than its emerging rival, Blackpool. Among those attracted here were 'The Greatest Showman' P. T. Barnum and the future French Emperor Napoleon III. Southport later hosted some of the twentieth century's best-known entertainers including Charlie Chaplin and The Beatles. In the 1970s, the legendary Grand National winner Red Rum was trained on Southport Beach.With people increasingly choosing to holiday abroad, Southport has reinvented itself as a destination for day trippers. In recent years, a large-scale rejuvenation project has taken place near the seafront with the aim of restoring some of the resort's most popular attractions, such as the Victorian pier, to their former glory. Southport has much to celebrate in its past, but can also look forward to the future with renewed confidence.Illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to residents, visitors and all those with links to this seaside town.…

Paperback. Etat : New. The Lancashire town of Burnley was once the cotton-weaving capital of the world. The Straight Mile that carries the Leeds and Liverpool Canal 60 feet above the town is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the British waterways system. The area adjacent to the canal, which is today known as The Weavers' Triangle, hints at the town's industrial past but, as this book reveals, there is much more history to discover when we delve beneath the surface.Author Margaret Brecknell takes readers on a fascinating exploration of the hidden heritage of Burnley and the neighbouring towns of Nelson and Colne. The countryside around Burnley is dominated by Pendle Hill, which has given its name to the surrounding area. The Pendle Witches, who were convicted and hanged for witchcraft in 1612, are known throughout the world, but what was the background to these extraordinary events? Less well known is the story of George Fox, whose vision on top of Pendle Hill in 1652 led to the foundation of the Quaker movement. From more recent times, discover the tragic story of Wallace Hartley, the bandleader on RMS Titanic whose memorial is in his home town of Colne; how Nelson came to be known as 'Little Moscow'; and the two years in the 1940s when Burnley was Britain's theatre capital.Illustrated throughout, Secret Burnley and Pendle will surprise and delight local people and anyone with connections to the area.…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Lancashire town of Burnley was once the cotton-weaving capital of the world. The Straight Mile that carries the Leeds and Liverpool Canal 60 feet above the town is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the British waterways system. The area adjacent to the canal, which is today known as The Weavers Triangle, hints at the towns industrial past but, as this book reveals, there is much more history to discover when we delve beneath the surface.Author Margaret Brecknell takes readers on a fascinating exploration of the hidden heritage of Burnley and the neighbouring towns of Nelson and Colne. The countryside around Burnley is dominated by Pendle Hill, which has given its name to the surrounding area. The Pendle Witches, who were convicted and hanged for witchcraft in 1612, are known throughout the world, but what was the background to these extraordinary events? Less well known is the story of George Fox, whose vision on top of Pendle Hill in 1652 led to the foundation of the Quaker movement. From more recent times, discover the tragic story of Wallace Hartley, the bandleader on RMS Titanic whose memorial is in his home town of Colne; how Nelson came to be known as Little Moscow; and the two years in the 1940s when Burnley was Britains theatre capital.Illustrated throughout, Secret Burnley & Pendle will surprise and delight local people and anyone with connections to the area. Discover the lesser-known and secret hidden illustrated heritage of Burnley and Pendle in Lancashire. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : New. The Lancashire town of Burnley was once the cotton-weaving capital of the world. The Straight Mile that carries the Leeds and Liverpool Canal 60 feet above the town is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the British waterways system. The area adjacent to the canal, which is today known as The Weavers' Triangle, hints at the town's industrial past but, as this book reveals, there is much more history to discover when we delve beneath the surface.Author Margaret Brecknell takes readers on a fascinating exploration of the hidden heritage of Burnley and the neighbouring towns of Nelson and Colne. The countryside around Burnley is dominated by Pendle Hill, which has given its name to the surrounding area. The Pendle Witches, who were convicted and hanged for witchcraft in 1612, are known throughout the world, but what was the background to these extraordinary events? Less well known is the story of George Fox, whose vision on top of Pendle Hill in 1652 led to the foundation of the Quaker movement. From more recent times, discover the tragic story of Wallace Hartley, the bandleader on RMS Titanic whose memorial is in his home town of Colne; how Nelson came to be known as 'Little Moscow'; and the two years in the 1940s when Burnley was Britain's theatre capital.Illustrated throughout, Secret Burnley and Pendle will surprise and delight local people and anyone with connections to the area.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The picturesque market town of Skipton in North Yorkshire regularly features in newspaper polls as one of the best places to live in the UK. With its ancient castle, scenic towpath beside the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and beautiful surrounding countryside, it has also become a popular destination for tourists visiting the Yorkshire Dales. Skipton has not always been such an enviable place to live. In medieval times its castle was frequently subject to violent attack and, during the English Civil War, was besieged for three years as it held out as the last Royalist stronghold in the North. Another key moment in Skiptons history came at the turn of the nineteenth century with the construction of the canal and the arrival of the cotton mills. This brought prosperity to the town, but working conditions were harsh.The historic buildings that line Skiptons streets point to its interesting past, but how much of the detail has been lost with the passage of time? In Secret Skipton, author Margaret Brecknell aims to rediscover some of the lost stories of Skiptons past, focusing on the events and people that shaped the towns history across the ages. Among the subjects covered are the castle and its residents, special occasions, education and religion, working life, wartime, leisure and notable buildings. Discover the lesser-known and hidden heritage of the North Yorkshire market town of Skipton, focusing on its events, people and places. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Etat : Fine. - Oblong quarto [approximately 10 inches high by 11-3/8 inches wide], cloth in a dust wrapper. There is some very minor soiling to the dust wrapper. 128 pages. Numerous sepia-toned photographic illustrations by Benjamin Brecknell Turner. Near fine. Benjamin Brecknell Turner [1815-1894] was one of the first and is still considered one of the greatest British amateur photographers. This book accompanied a Victorian & Albert Museum exhibition of the V&A's fine collection of Turner's photographs of rural England.Introduction by Malcolm Daniel. Biography by Mark Hayworth-Booth. …

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 95 pages. 8.75x6.25x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 96 pages. 9.20x6.50x0.35 inches. In Stock.

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Etat : very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

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Paperback / Softback. Etat : Brand New. 96 pages. 9.10x6.50x0.30 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Etat : FINE. Dust Jacket Included. F/F. 2001. Harry N. Abrams, New York; V&A Publications, London. Unmarked. Hardcover. Fine brown cloth spine over dark brown boards; covers clean & bright. Binding tight, solid & square. Fine dust jacket; unclipped. 128 pp. 11.5x10.1 in., oblong landscape format. Sepia-toned plates. Museum catalog of Benjamin Brecknell Turner's 1852-1854 album Photographic Views from Nature, w/ text by Victoria and Albert Museum curator Martin Barnes. Turner worked in the calotype paper-negative process, photographing rural English landscapes, ruined abbeys, & the construction of the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park. Ships in box from the USA, quickly & w/care. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SYNOPSIS & HISTORY: Pioneering nineteenth-century photography finds detailed historical analysis in Martin Barnes's scholarly monograph on Benjamin Brecknell Turner. Published in 2001 by V&A Publications and distributed in North America by Harry N. Abrams, the work documents the serene landscapes and architectural studies of one of Great Britain's early amateur photographers. Focus centers on Turner's portfolio Photographic Views from Nature, compiled between 1852 and 1854, offering an examination of the technical and aesthetic transitions of early photographic chemistry. Oblong landscape formatting characterizes the physical volume, which is bound with a brown cloth spine, dark brown paper boards, and a matching illustrative dust jacket. Full-page sepia-toned plates replicate Turner's original large-format calotypes, capturing ruined abbeys, rustic cottages, and the historic construction of the Crystal Palace in London's Hyde Park. Specialized appendices include a detailed glossary of historic processes such as calotype paper negatives, salt prints, and albumen printing methods, alongside a list of individual plates. Collaborating curators Martin Barnes, Malcolm Daniel, and Mark Haworth-Booth compiled extensive biographical and historical records to reconstruct Turner's life and artistic process. Curated exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art originally displayed the surviving paper negatives, which require specialized conservation. The volume documents the transition from experimental Talbot calotypes to mainstream nineteenth-century albumen printing. Benjamin Brecknell Turner (illustrateur).…

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Loose Leaf. Etat : New. Reproduction. Original title: Pepperharrow Park, Surrey German: Pfefferharrow Park, Surrey French: Parc Pepperharrow, Surrey Spanish: Parque Pepperharrow, Surrey High-quality fine-art reproduction based on an original work from the Met. Creation period: 19th century (1852?54). Professionally printed on premium fine-art paper (Photo Matt Fibre) in size A5. The motif is printed with a white border (museum-style presentation). No.…

Exhibition Announcement Cards. This is not a book. The original announcement card for an exhibition of work by Irving Penn titled "Earthly Bodies: Nudes 1949-50" and held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, January 15 - April 21, 2002. The card also announces two other shows on view: "Benjamin Brecknell Turner: Rural England Through a Victorian Lens" and "The Pharaoh's Photographer: Harry Burton, Tutankhamun, and the Metropolitan's Egyptian Expedition." Stiff thin card, printed both sides; 4 x 9 inches. Condition: Fine. Includes the Metropolitan's March-April 2002 Exhibitions and Programs Calendar publication with further information on the shows as well as the other then-current exhibitions, upcoming programs and events, products for sale, and more. Will be sandwiched securely between stiff layers of cardboard and shipped the next business day. International postage may be less than quoted.…

First edition. Oblong 4to., 128 pp., 46 duotone plates and 42 illustrations in text, some in color, all from sepia tone photographs. Publisher's cloth and paper over boards, in a photo-illustrated dust jacket. In the early 1850s, Benjamin Brecknell Turner (1815-1894) photographed picturesque, quintessentially English scenes: ruined abbeys and castles, thatched barns and half-timbered houses, crumbling cottages, ancient oak trees and woodland paths. His poetic images reveal the rough-hewn beauty of rustic subjects and the moral worth of tradition, nature, and rural life and labor. Nearly all of the works are drawn from one magnificent album, Photographic Views from Nature, assembled by the artist in 1854 or 1855 and passed down in his family until it was acquired by London's Victoria and Albert Museum in 1982. Turner, who was born in London in 1815 and entered the family candle and saddle soap business at the age of sixteen, first took up photography in 1849, when the medium was barely a decade old. Like many early practitioners, he was a "gentleman amateur" for whom photography was a passion, not a profession, so he made only a few prints of each image. Photographic Views from Nature constitutes the richest group of Turner's rare surviving prints. The album opens with two views of the Crystal Palace, Joseph Paxton's vast iron-and-glass pavilion built for the "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations" in 1851--the first world's fair. Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, 1852, Transept shows the building after its six million visitors had left and its thousands of exhibits had been removed--an empty, enormous modern greenhouse built around an ancient elm. Two lacy networks--tree branches and iron trusses--form a visual metaphor for nature and industry, tradition and modernity, all issues central to the artist's work. Most of Turner's photographs eschew the modern, urban world in favor of country scenes and historic subjects. The artist described his approach to picture-making by way of a Washington Irving text he chose to accompany his photograph in The Photographic Album for the Year 1855: "England does not abound in grand and sublime prospects, but rather in little home-scenes of rural repose and sheltered quiet. Every antique farm-house and moss grown cottage is a picture." Many of Turner's best photographs, such as Foldyard, Bredicot Court (1852-54) and Hedgerow Trees, Clerkenleap (1852-54), were made quite close to home, at his picturesquely rundown farm near the village of Bredicot and in other nearby Worcestershire towns. Other photographs in the album represent historic architecture--Hawkhurst Church mirrored in a pond, a windmill at Kempsey, Ludlow Castle, and a gateway at Peterborough Cathedral, and others. Among the most striking are a series of dramatic photographs made in 1852-54 at Whitby Abbey, a thirteenth-century Benedictine cloister in Yorkshire the gaunt remains of which sit atop a cliff high above the town. Turner depicted the abbey in a progression beginning from a distant point to the very heart of the ruined structure, evoking all the connotations such sites inspired in the Romantic era--the echo of history, the reminder of mortality, and the inexorable reclaiming of man's constructions by nature. [WorldCat abstract]. …