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Bradwell Then & Now
Marion Hill
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Description for Bradwell Then & Now
Hardback. Intersected by an ancient brook, the 18th-century Grand Union Canal, the 19th-century London-Birmingham railway and a 20th-century grid-road system, Bradwell has seen its fair share of change over the years. This book charts the history of the town, from Roman settlers, to a disused railway line now threading a modern route as a cycle path. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 243 x 13. Weight in Grams: 450.
Intersected by an ancient brook, Roman tracks, the eighteenth-century Grand Union Canal, the nineteenth-century London-Birmingham railway and a twentieth-century grid-road system, Bradwell has seen its fair share of change over the years, but its past and present remain inextricably intertwined. In this vivid full-colour book, Marion Hill’s collection of archive and modern photographs alongside her many fascinating stories chart the history of the town, from Roman settlers, to a disused railway line now threading a modern route as a cycle path. Bradwell Then & Now will surely prove irresistible for anyone who values the unique heritage of this historic ... Read more
Intersected by an ancient brook, Roman tracks, the eighteenth-century Grand Union Canal, the nineteenth-century London-Birmingham railway and a twentieth-century grid-road system, Bradwell has seen its fair share of change over the years, but its past and present remain inextricably intertwined. In this vivid full-colour book, Marion Hill’s collection of archive and modern photographs alongside her many fascinating stories chart the history of the town, from Roman settlers, to a disused railway line now threading a modern route as a cycle path. Bradwell Then & Now will surely prove irresistible for anyone who values the unique heritage of this historic ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Batsford Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752463193
SKU
V9780752463193
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99-50
About Marion Hill
Born in London, MARION HILL is married with two sons. She qualified as an English teacher and taught in state comprehensive schools for twenty-three years, including eight years as deputy head. Marion moved to Milton Keynes in 1972, and since 1996 she has written sixteen books, mostly based on the real-life experiences of ordinary people.
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