Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Beckenham Through Time
David R. Johnson
€ 28.40
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Beckenham Through Time
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Beckenham has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 310.
For a London suburb, Beckenham is surprisingly leafy, forming part of the South East London Green Chain. Originally a Kent village, it remained a rural farming area interspersed with large, gracious estates until the mid-nineteenth century, when the railway arrived bringing prosperity and a huge boost in population. Home to a number of estates that later became large parks, the area retains much of the gentile and rural charm of its past. The area also plays host to a number of historic buildings, and is home to one of the oldest lychgates in England, dating back to ... Read more
For a London suburb, Beckenham is surprisingly leafy, forming part of the South East London Green Chain. Originally a Kent village, it remained a rural farming area interspersed with large, gracious estates until the mid-nineteenth century, when the railway arrived bringing prosperity and a huge boost in population. Home to a number of estates that later became large parks, the area retains much of the gentile and rural charm of its past. The area also plays host to a number of historic buildings, and is home to one of the oldest lychgates in England, dating back to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Through Time
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445619767
SKU
V9781445619767
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-18
About David R. Johnson
David was born in Beckenham 1930 and has lived in the area virtually all his life. The exceptions were his National Service in The Royal Artillery and working away from home as a Civil Servant and for B T. He has always had an interest in local history and has served on the committee of The Borough of Bromley Local ... Read more
Reviews for Beckenham Through Time