A Century of Birkenhead and Wirral by Cliff Hayes

A Century of Birkenhead and Wirral by Cliff Hayes

This fascinating selection of photographs illustrates the extraordinary transformation that has taken place in Birkenhead and Wirral during the 20th century. The book offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during this century of unprecedented change. Many aspects of Birkenhead's recent history are covered, famous occasions and individuals are remembered and the impact of national and international events is witnessed. The books provides a striking account of the changes that have so altered Birkenhead and the Wirral's appearance and records the process of transformation. Drawing on detailed local knowledge of the community, and illustrated with a wealth of black-and-white photographs. this book recalls what Birkenhead and the Wirral has lost in terms of buildings, traditions and ways of life. It also acknowledges the regneration that has taken place and celebrates the character and energy of local people as they move through the first years of this new century.

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ISBN 13	9780750949040
ISBN 10	075094904X
Title	A Century of Birkenhead and Wirral
Author	Cliff Hayes
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The History Press Ltd
Year published	2007-09-01
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.