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Kingston upon Thames in 50 Buildings
Julian McCarthy
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Description for Kingston upon Thames in 50 Buildings
Paperback. Explores the rich and fascinating history of the city through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures. Series: In 50 Buildings. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
At the heart of one of London's busiest boroughs, nestled on the bank of the River Thames, lies Kingston upon Thames. This vibrant town first appears on record in the Anglo-Saxon chronicles when King Alfred the Great's grandfather came here in AD 838, and by the tenth century it had become a place of coronation for at least two Anglo-Saxon kings. The town itself has managed to retain many of its historical roots, with the countless examples of beautiful architecture throughout the ages. Kingston upon Thames in 50 Buildings explores history through a selection of the greatest ... Read more
At the heart of one of London's busiest boroughs, nestled on the bank of the River Thames, lies Kingston upon Thames. This vibrant town first appears on record in the Anglo-Saxon chronicles when King Alfred the Great's grandfather came here in AD 838, and by the tenth century it had become a place of coronation for at least two Anglo-Saxon kings. The town itself has managed to retain many of its historical roots, with the countless examples of beautiful architecture throughout the ages. Kingston upon Thames in 50 Buildings explores history through a selection of the greatest ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
In 50 Buildings
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445656489
SKU
V9781445656489
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-34
About Julian McCarthy
Julian is a qualified Kingston Upon Thames guide, having studied the town's ancient history. He is a committee member and the archivist for The Maldens and Coombe Heritage Society. He is a Chartered Design Engineer and Consultant by profession.
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