Old Norwich: A Photographic Journey presents a number of old images, in both black and white and colour, depicting Norwich in a bygone era. From houses to businesses, to public houses, to people, including a dancing bear in Earlham Road and a rare picture of Town Crier Mr Childerhouse taken in the Victorian era, each photograph and postcard provides a glimpse into what Norwich used to be in the first half of the twentieth century and earlier. Michael Chandler guides the reader through the streets of old Norwich, pointing out the interesting historical facts connected with each snapshot of the past. These photographs will prove a valuable treat to those interested in Norwich's past.
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Exploring Norwich's heritage through old photographs. Both black & white and colour postcards and photographs depict Norwich in the first half of the twentieth century in a high-quality format.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781445616452
Publisert
2013-06-15
Utgiver
Amberley Publishing
Vekt
308 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
165 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
96

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Biografisk notat

Michael Chandler is a Norwich-based author, tour guide, historian and broadcaster. He has written numerous books on Norwich's history. He is the current resident historian at Future Radio and also contributes to the BBC and ITV, as well as local newspapers and magazines. He has given talks about his love of Norwich to many local history groups.