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A Century of Southampton
£9.99
Author: Tony Gallaher
Events, People and Places over the 20th Century
This fascinating selection of photographs illustrates the extraordinary transformation that has taken place in Southampton 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 a century of unprecedented change.
Many aspects of Southampton’s recent history are covered, famous occasions and individuals are remembered and the impact of national and international events is witnessed. The book provides a striking acgount of the changes that have so altered Southampton’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 Southampton has lost in terms of buildings, traditions and ways of life. It also acknowledges the regeheration that has taken place and celebrates the character and energy of local people as they move through the first years of this new century.
121 pages. Softback, 235 x 165 mm. First published 2000
