A History of Cheltenham in 100 Objects (Paperback)

Famous for its spa heritage, Regency architecture, schools and colleges and annual Festivals, Cheltenham was also once home to many notable inhabitants, including Gustav Holst, composer of "The Planets," Edward Jenner, the pioneer of the smallpox vaccine and Edward Wilson, the Antarctic explorer. Compiled by the former Museum and Collections Manager at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, and based on the Museum's rich collections, this new book features 100 objects that each help to tell the fascinating story of Cheltenham and demonstrate the importance of objects in understanding our past. This book will appeal to everyone interested in finding out more about the people, places and past life of Cheltenham through the objects and printed ephemera of times gone by.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Steven Blake
Dimensions:	235 x 165 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-6119-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history
LSN:	0-7524-6119-2
Barcode:	9780752461199

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