In this intriguing collection of old images of Haslemere and Hindhead, the past is evocatively recreated in over 200 photographs and postcards, many of which will not have been seen before. This book gives an insight into the everyday life in and around Haslemere and Hindhead as it would have been over the last two centuries. The reader is taken on a tour around the area, meeting shopkeepers and people going about their daily business in the ever-changing High Street, which has also been witness to many important historial ...
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In this intriguing collection of old images of Haslemere and Hindhead, the past is evocatively recreated in over 200 photographs and postcards, many of which will not have been seen before. This book gives an insight into the everyday life in and around Haslemere and Hindhead as it would have been over the last two centuries. The reader is taken on a tour around the area, meeting shopkeepers and people going about their daily business in the ever-changing High Street, which has also been witness to many important historial events, celebrations and gatherings. Each image in accompanied by supporting text providing a wealth of local colour and historical detail. The collection will provide older residents of the area with a nostalgic look into the past, and bring to newcomers an opportunity to learn of the changes and events which have shaped the area in which they live today.
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Very Good. A collection of old images of Haslemere and Hindhead. It takes the readers on a tour around the area, meeting shopkeepers and people going about their daily business in the ever-changing High Street, which has also been witness to many important historical events, celebrations and gatherings. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 228 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310. Good copy 8vo Illustrated. The History of Nursing and Hospital Histories. 2004. Paperback. Not a first edition copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of Around Haslemere (Images of England) to cart. $49.46, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by The History Press.
