|
Birmingham 1900-1945: A Social History in Postcards (Images of England)
|
| List Price: | £12.99 |
| Price: | £6.80 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details |
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk
Product Description
This fascinating collection of over 200 postcards from the author's own collection provides a nostalgic insight into the changing history of Birmingham between 1900 and 1945. Each image is accompanied by a detailed caption, bringing the past to life and describing many aspects of life in the area, including chapters on work, schools, transport, streets, industry and local events, providing a vital record of vanished vistas and past practices. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of the city, and also awaken memories of a bygone time for those who worked or lived among this thriving community.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #48479 in Books
- Published on: 2006-08-01
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 128 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Eric Armstrong is a keen local historian who has previously compiled Birmingham Between the Wars and Seeing Birmingham by Tram for Tempus.
