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Bideford Reflections (Paperback)
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Discovery Miles 4 280
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Bideford Reflections (Paperback)
Series: Reflections
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Loot Price R428
Discovery Miles 4 280
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The North Devon town of Bideford, situated on the estuary of the
River Torridge, has a long and fascinating history as a port. From
its quays sailed the first colonising venture to the New World
under Sir Richard Grenville. The first Native American to be buried
in England lies in its churchyard. The town was home to the
Victorian novelist Charles Kingsley, who set his novel Westward Ho!
in the area, and its tourism industry went on to develop greatly.
Still popular with visitors today, Bideford's narrow streets lead
to a tree-lined quay bustling with fishing vessels, cargo and
pleasure boats. In this book, writer Peter Christie and
photographer Graham Hobbs have chosen a selection of old and new
photographs that are individually merged to reveal how Bideford has
changed over the decades. Each of the 180 pictures combines a
recent colour view with the matching sepia archive scene. Through
the split-image effect, readers have the opportunity to 'step back
in time' and discover what life was like for previous generations.
This fascinating visual chronicle reflects past and present
glimpses of Bideford and will be enjoyed by residents, visitors,
local historians and all those with links to the town.
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