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Redditch Through Time
Ray Jones
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Description for Redditch Through Time
Paperback. 96 pages, approx 184 incl 99 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Redditch has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; WQP. Dimension: 233 x 166 x 9. Weight: 310.
Redditch is historically known because of the success of its needle, fishing tackle and cycle factories. Unfortunately most of the old factories have been demolished. This has been coupled with the massive urban transformation undergone by Redditch largely as a result of its designation as a new town in 1964. The town continues to struggle to find a vibrant and fresh identity and still tends to be regarded as principally a dormitory town for the nearby Birmingham conurbation. This book essentially looks at the changes in Redditch that have occurred over the last 100 years or so. Many historic houses, ... Read more
Redditch is historically known because of the success of its needle, fishing tackle and cycle factories. Unfortunately most of the old factories have been demolished. This has been coupled with the massive urban transformation undergone by Redditch largely as a result of its designation as a new town in 1964. The town continues to struggle to find a vibrant and fresh identity and still tends to be regarded as principally a dormitory town for the nearby Birmingham conurbation. This book essentially looks at the changes in Redditch that have occurred over the last 100 years or so. Many historic houses, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445604848
SKU
V9781445604848
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99-2
About Ray Jones
Ray is a local author and is keenly interested in the history of Worcestershire and photography.
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