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Leith: Glimpses of Times Past
Tom Wright
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Description for Leith: Glimpses of Times Past
Paperback. A history of Leith and the surrounding area as told in photographs. The perfect gift for someone who lives or has lived in the area. Series: Glimpses of Times Past. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 166 x 4. Weight in Grams: 226.
The Leith area possesses a highly distinct cultural and social identity, with a contentious history to its relationship with Edinburgh.
Tom Wright opens the door to Leith’s past by exploring its rich heritage through a comprehensive collection of black and white photographs taken over time. Accompanied by quirky and insightful text which brings the era to life.
From the bustling community atmosphere of the Foot of Leith Walk, to the rich naval history of the Shore, it is easy to understand why the people of Leith are so proud of their town and its distinct character.
The perfect gift for someone who lives ... Read more
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Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Glimpses of Times Past
Condition
New
Weight
225g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908373656
SKU
V9781908373656
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-40
About Tom Wright
Proprietor of the Old Scotland in Pictures framing shop just off Leith Walk in Edinburgh for over 30 years, Tom Wright is now happily retired. The shop specialised in Victorian and Edwardian photographs of Scotland, and utilising the vast collection of negatives and postcards accumulated during this period, this book is a complete change of direction from his previous books ... Read more
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