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7%OFFGerry Woodcock - Tavistock Revisited - 9780752437118 - V9780752437118
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Tavistock Revisited

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Description for Tavistock Revisited Paperback. Provides an insight into the development of Devon town. From shops and businesses to leisure and entertainment, this collection of photographs capture the lively activity of the area. It also includes a supporting text, which provides a pictorial history and a glimpse of the area's proud heritage. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 236 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.

The Devon town of Tavistock, which lies between the Tamar Valley and Dartmoor, has cast a spell over generations of visitors. This charming collection of over 200 archive photographs documents life in this lively town over the last 150 years.

Tavistock is often called the 'Gothic Town of the West' as much of the town was redeveloped in the Victorian era, when it was a centre for the copper-mining industry. All aspects of everyday life are recalled here, including shops and businesses, working life and entertainment. Local events such as the famous Goose Fair are also featured.

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Product Details

Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Images of England
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752437118
SKU
V9780752437118
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10

About Gerry Woodcock
GERRY WOODCOCK read History at Cambridge. After some years teaching he came to Tavistock in 1966 as Head of History at Tavistock School. For many years he wrote and lectured on aspects of the history of Tavistock, and was President of the Tavistock Local History Society. He was given the title of Honoured Burgess ‘for rendering eminent and distinguished service ... Read more

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