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Weymouth & Portland in 50 Buildings
John Megoran
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Description for Weymouth & Portland in 50 Buildings
Paperback. Explores the rich and fascinating history of Weymouth and Portland through an examination of some of their greatest architectural treasures. Series: In 50 Buildings. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 288.
From the days of being one of the country's most popular seaside resorts and the summer residence of George III, through prominent roles in both world wars, to being a departure point for cross-channel ferries, to their current status as a major sailing venue, Weymouth and Portland have a proud and distinctive identity. This extraordinary history is embodied in the buildings that have shaped the town and its neighbouring island. Weymouth and Portland in 50 Buildings explores the history of this rich and vibrant community through a selection of their greatest architectural treasures. From the many fine ... Read more
From the days of being one of the country's most popular seaside resorts and the summer residence of George III, through prominent roles in both world wars, to being a departure point for cross-channel ferries, to their current status as a major sailing venue, Weymouth and Portland have a proud and distinctive identity. This extraordinary history is embodied in the buildings that have shaped the town and its neighbouring island. Weymouth and Portland in 50 Buildings explores the history of this rich and vibrant community through a selection of their greatest architectural treasures. From the many fine ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
In 50 Buildings
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445665009
SKU
V9781445665009
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-33
About John Megoran
A graduate of King's College London and the Guildhall School of Music, John Megoran was born in Weymouth and, in his youth, worked aboard the Channel Island ferries Caesarea and Sarnia and the local passenger vessel Weymouth Belle. For nearly thirty subsequent years he ran the coal-fired paddle-steamer Kingswear Castle.
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