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Gainsborough Through Time
Sally Outram
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Description for Gainsborough Through Time
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Gainsborough has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 89 black & white illustrations, 92 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
The tranquil town of Gainsborough hides an exciting past. At the heart of the early history of England, it acted first as a capital of King Alfred's Mercia, and then as a stronghold of Viking conquerors Sweyn Forkbeard and Canute. It became the centre of turbulence once again as a Royalist garrison during the Civil War. The town's religious heritage is equally unconventional. Originally under the control of enigmatic Knights Templar, later the Mayflower pilgrims would secretly worship here before departing for the New World. Gainsborough is sited on the River Trent. Originally a small agricultural settlement, it grew to ... Read more
The tranquil town of Gainsborough hides an exciting past. At the heart of the early history of England, it acted first as a capital of King Alfred's Mercia, and then as a stronghold of Viking conquerors Sweyn Forkbeard and Canute. It became the centre of turbulence once again as a Royalist garrison during the Civil War. The town's religious heritage is equally unconventional. Originally under the control of enigmatic Knights Templar, later the Mayflower pilgrims would secretly worship here before departing for the New World. Gainsborough is sited on the River Trent. Originally a small agricultural settlement, it grew to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Through Time
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445612706
SKU
V9781445612706
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Ref
99-16
About Sally Outram
Sally Outram is a Freelance photographer for a local newspaper, the Retford Times. It enables her to really get into the heart of communities and record through her images, what will become part of our historical archives & heritage. Born and raised in Nottinghamshire, she soon developed a passion for writing and photography, not only in her home county but ... Read more
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