Whitstable is a town steeped in history. From its famous native oysters to the important harbour, and the now-closed railway to old buildings and alleyways, the past is all around. The town has drawn holidaymakers since Victorian times and there is a wealth of history contained in the postcards and pictures following that period. This volume draws on those old picture postcards and other ephemera to present a varied look at Whitstable's past. The book contains sections featuring comical 'Dainty' postcards, pub and shop signs and advertisements, and also some modern photographs illustrating the more recent redevelopments. It will bring nostalgic memories for locals, and is sure to fascinate anyone who has ever visited Whitstable.
| ISBN: | 9780752451435 |
| Publication date: | 20th July 2009 |
| Author: | Mick Glover |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 127 pages |
| Series: | Britain in Old Photographs |
| Genres: |
Places in old photographs Local history |
Whitstable is a town steeped in history. From its famous native oysters to the important harbour, and the now-closed railway to old buildings and alleyways, the past is all around. The town has drawn holidaymakers since Victorian times and there is a wealth of history contained in the postcards and pictures following that period. This volume draws on those old picture postcards and other ephemera to present a varied look at Whitstable's past. The book contains sections featuring comical 'Dainty' postcards, pub and shop signs and advertisements, and also some modern photographs illustrating the more recent redevelopments. It will bring nostalgic memories for locals, and is sure to fascinate anyone who has ever visited Whitstable.
Whitstable Revisited features in the following genres: Places in old photographs, Local history
Whitstable Revisited is available in Paperback
Whitstable Revisited was written by Mick Glover and published by The History Press
Whitstable Revisited has 127 pages
Yes it is part of Britain in Old Photographs series
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