Kingston-upon-Thames Through Time Revised Edition by Tim Everson

Kingston-upon-Thames Through Time Revised Edition by Tim Everson

This fascinating selection of photographs illustrates the extraordinary transformation that has taken place in Kingston-upon-Thames over the years. The book offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses of familiar places during this century of unprecedented change. Many aspects of Kingston's recent history are covered, famous occasions and individuals are remembered and the impact of national and international events is witnessed.Drawing on detailed local knowledge of the community, and illustrated with a wealth of photographs, this book recalls what Kingston-upon-Thames has lost in terms of buildings, traditions and ways of life. It also acknowledges the regeneration that has taken place and celebrates the character and energy of local people as they move through the first years of this new century. This latest edition of the book has been fully updated with new contemporary photography and revised captions.

Tim Everson is a semi-professional author and researcher who has written many books on the Kingston upon Thames area. From 1990 to 2001 he was Local History Officer at Kingston Museum. He is also a keen numismatist and an expert on 17th century English copper coins and tokens. He has visited Walsingham many times as a tourist and pilgrim. His most recent book is: A History of the Christmas Crib. Tim and his wife live in New Malden, Surrey.

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ISBN 13	9781445650173
ISBN 10	1445650177
Title	Kingston-upon-Thames Through Time Revised Edition
Author	Tim Everson
Series	Through Time Revised Edition
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Amberley Publishing
Year published	2015-07-15
Number of pages	96
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.