Sheffield: Unique Images from the Archives of Historic England - Brossura

Rotherham, Ian D.; Handley, Christine; Historic England

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ISBN 10: 1445683687 ISBN 13: 9781445683683

Casa editrice: Amberley Pub Plc, 2018

Riassunto

This illustrated history portrays one of England’s finest cities. It provides a nostalgic look at Sheffield’ past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The photographs are taken from the unique Historic England Archive, the nation’s record of 12 million photographs, drawings and publications, ranging from the 1850s and the earliest days of photography up to the present day.Historic England: Sheffield shows the city as it once was, from its streets and alleyways to its many steel factories. 'Steel City' was once a place of international renown and 'Sheffield plate’ and Sheffield cutlery have been marques of the best in the world. The city's fortunes changed dramatically in the twentieth century. Postwar decline was particularly brutal in Sheffield and by 1980 the city was synonymous with high unemployment and economic decline. Today Sheffield has reinvented itself as a vibrant, developing centre of retail, commerce and education. This book will help you discover the rich and colourful history of England's fourth largest city.

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L'autore

Professor Ian D. Rotherham, an international authority on cultural and historical aspects of landscapes, is Reader in Tourism & Environmental Change at Sheffield Hallam University. He works with the BBC Radio 4 History Programme, and has appeared in and advised on many documentaries and news programmes such as Panorama and Horizon.Christine Handley is a local historian interested in industrial history and changing landscapes. She has written chapters in and edited books on the local history of selected Sheffield communities.

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• Editore: Amberley Pub Plc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1445683687
• ISBN 13: 9781445683683
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 96