Portsmouth by John Sadden

Portsmouth by John Sadden

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A historic collection of over 200 Portsmouth photographs, capturing its architecture, everyday life, and memorable moments from the last century to the 1970s.

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Portsmouth by John Sadden

This historic collection of over 200 old photographs of Portsmouth has been selected by the author from various private collections, local libraries and county archives. Portsmouth is a city with a long and distinguished history and these memorable images, which span from the last century to the 1970s, illustrate some of the many changes that have taken place over this period. The book both pays tribute to the architectural history of the city and recreates the everyday lives of its people, from their methods of transport to their items of clothing and from their work to their leisure activities. These images, from professional photographers like Stephen Cribb as well as gifted amateurs like William Burbage, are sure to evoke a wealth of personal memories. Portsmouth in The Archive Photographs series is certain to interest anyone who knows and loves the city and would enjoy a trip into its recent past.
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ISBN 13 9780752407777
ISBN 10 0752407775
Title Portsmouth
Author John Sadden
Series Archive Photographs
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 1997-06-01
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.