Past and present are laid side by side in this fascinating visual tour around the capital of Western Australia.
Perth Then and Now pairs stunning photographs from the archives with specially commissioned contemporary shots, viewpoint for viewpoint, so you can see exactly how the city's most fascinating places have changed.
With an Aboriginal history going back over 40,000 years, Perth ranks amongst the oldest places on Earth with near-continuous human habitation. This book tells the fascinating story of Perth as a modern city, tracing the formation of the Swan River Colony in 1829, the gold?rush booms of the late 19th century, and today's contemporary skyline, shaped by layers of development and rich heritage.
This updated edition reflects recent changes in the city, from the riverfront around Elizabeth Quay and the Horseshoe Bridge to beloved cultural landmarks such as His Majesty's Theatre and The Melbourne Hotel.
Written by renowned Perth historian Richard Offen, this book makes a special gift for proud residents, visitors and anyone who loves urban history.
| ISBN: | 9780008798062 |
| Publication date: | 2nd July 2026 |
| Author: | Richard Offen |
| Publisher: | Pavilion an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Series: | Then and Now |
| Genres: |
Places and peoples: general and pictorial works Historical maps and atlases Indigenous, ethnic and folk religions and spiritual beliefs Social and cultural history Travel guides: cities Photographs: collections Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings Local history Places in old photographs |
Past and present are laid side by side in this fascinating visual tour around the capital of Western Australia.
Perth Then and Now pairs stunning photographs from the archives with specially commissioned contemporary shots, viewpoint for viewpoint, so you can see exactly how the city's most fascinating places have changed.
With an Aboriginal history going back over 40,000 years, Perth ranks amongst the oldest places on Earth with near-continuous human habitation. This book tells the fascinating story of Perth as a modern city, tracing the formation of the Swan River Colony in 1829, the gold?rush booms of the late 19th century, and today's contemporary skyline, shaped by layers of development and rich heritage.
This updated edition reflects recent changes in the city, from the riverfront around Elizabeth Quay and the Horseshoe Bridge to beloved cultural landmarks such as His Majesty's Theatre and The Melbourne Hotel.
Written by renowned Perth historian Richard Offen, this book makes a special gift for proud residents, visitors and anyone who loves urban history.
Perth Then and Now features in the following genres: Places and peoples: general and pictorial works, Historical maps and atlases, Indigenous, ethnic and folk religions and spiritual beliefs, Social and cultural history, Travel guides: cities, Photographs: collections, Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings, Local history, Places in old photographs
Perth Then and Now is available in Hardback
Perth Then and Now was written by Richard Offen and published by Pavilion an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Perth Then and Now has 144 pages
Yes it is part of Then and Now series
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