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Birmingham 1900-1945: A Social History in Postcards, Images of England
Eric Armstrong
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Description for Birmingham 1900-1945: A Social History in Postcards, Images of England
Paperback. A collection of over 200 postcards from the author's collection, providing a nostalgic insight into the history of Birmingham between 1900 and 1945. Each image is accompanied by a detailed caption, describing many aspects of life in the area, including chapters on work, schools, transport, streets, industry and local events. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBTB; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 16. Weight in Grams: 316.
This fascinating collection of over 200 picture postcards provides a nostalgic insight into the changing history of Birmingham during the period 1900-1945. For over a quarter of this time Britain was at war and the political and social changes experienced were immense, not least in Birmingham, a major industrial city.
Each image is accompanied by a detailed caption, bringing the past alive and describing many aspects of life in the city, including chapters on wartime, work, sport, shopping, entertainment and celebrations, providing a vital record of vanished vistas and past practices.
This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
Images of England
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752440378
SKU
V9780752440378
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Ref
99-10
About Eric Armstrong
Eric Armstrong is a keen local historian who has previously compiled Birmingham Between the Wars and Seeing Birmingham by Tram for Tempus.
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