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Abergavenny Through Time
Irena Morgan
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Description for Abergavenny Through Time
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Abergavenny has changed and developed over the last century Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272. 96 pages, 179 illustrations incl 105 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Abergavenny has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQP. Dimension: 235 x 167 x 11. Weight: 308.
Abergavenny grew up around the Norman castle, on the site of a Roman fort. The town's location meant it was frequently embroiled in border warfare. Despite this turmoil, the town, with its ancient market, prospered. It was known for its Welsh flannel, as well as more unusual products - the milk from local goats was used to treat consumption, and their hair to make fashionable periwigs!The town continued to expand in the nineteenth century with the coming of the railway and the iron and coal industries of Gwent, and the Abergavenny Cymreigyddion Society drew the attention of scholars ... Read more
Abergavenny grew up around the Norman castle, on the site of a Roman fort. The town's location meant it was frequently embroiled in border warfare. Despite this turmoil, the town, with its ancient market, prospered. It was known for its Welsh flannel, as well as more unusual products - the milk from local goats was used to treat consumption, and their hair to make fashionable periwigs!The town continued to expand in the nineteenth century with the coming of the railway and the iron and coal industries of Gwent, and the Abergavenny Cymreigyddion Society drew the attention of scholars ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley
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
9781848682511
SKU
V9781848682511
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Ref
99-50
About Irena Morgan
Irena is a local history author who lives in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.
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