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Singapore Then and Now brings together rare archival images of this
global city-state and matches them with specially commissioned
photos of the same sites as they appear today. Vaughan Grylls
(author/photographer of Oxford Then and Now, Cambridge Then and Now
and Hong Kong Then and Now) has rounded up all of the key sites
that make up this fascinating and diverse place, from gleaming new
skyscrapers and shopping malls to magnificent temples and ancient
rainforests. The breathtaking contrast between past and present
make this a fascinating addition to the long-running Then and Now
series. Sites include: Elgin Bridge, Empress Place Building,
Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, Fullerton Hotel, Johnston's
Pier, Singapore Cricket Club, the Supreme Court, Capitol Theatre,
Raffles Hotel, Masjid Sultan Mosque, Ellison Building, Coleman
Bridge, Fort Canning, National Museum, YMCA Building, Cathay
Building, Thian Hock Keng Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Tanjong
Pagar Dock, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Johor-Singapore Causeway, Ford
Factory, Changi Village.
An evocative exploration of the iconic Saab brand, with beautiful
photography and lively text that shows beyond all doubt why you
should want to own one. Saab is a byword for style, performance
quality and safety - the cars have a reputation for reliability and
solidity, along with classic Scandinavian design that have made
them the go-to car of creatives the world over. Although production
ceased in 2011, Saabs are still highly sought after by enthusiasts
and collectors. This fascinating book outlines all the classic Saab
models from 1949's pioneering Ursaab prototype to the last cars to
drive off the production line in the early 2010s, including their
world-beating rally cars of the 1960s and 70s and the best-selling
Saab 900, with glorious vintage photographs and insightful
explanation from Saab superfan Vaughan Grylls. The perfect gift for
the car nut in your life, whether they've owned a Saab or not, this
book sums up everything that's great about this truly classic
brand.
A glorious exploration of BMW, one of the greatest car brands of
all time, with dynamic photography and lively text that explains
why people love them. Known as 'the ultimate driving machine', BMW
is one of the world's most prestigious car brands. Renowned for
their smooth handling, precision engineering and sleek looks, BMWs
pair driving comfort with powerful engines. Originally formed
during the first world war, the company reached new heights of
popularity in the 1960s and is still going strong today. This
captivating book outlines all the most iconic BMW models, from
their first car, the Dixi of 1927, to today's high-performance
models, including the beautiful 1955 507 roadster, the instantly
recognisable 2002 from the 1960s, and the iconic E30 M3, first
manufactured in the mid-1980s. Each evocative vintage photograph is
accompanied by insightful explanation. The ideal gift for every car
enthusiast, whether they're a BMW owner or just aspire to be, this
beautifully illustrated book conveys perfectly the joys of this
classic brand.
Cambridge Then and Now is the latest in the long-running series
that uncovers archive photos of the landmark sites of a city and
re-photographs them from exactly the same viewpoint today.Cambridge
Then and Now features vintage photos that date back to the
Victorian era, through the twentieth century up until the early
1960s. And while many of the colleges have remained remarkably
similar; the cars, the bikes and the fashion on the street has
changed a great deal. Cambridge sites include: King's College,
Queen's College, St.John's College, Trinity Hall College,
Peterhouse, Magadalene College, Pembroke College, Jesus College,
Jesus Green, Parker's Piece, the Mathematical Bridge, Great St.
Mary's Church, the Corn Exchange, the Arts Theatre, Grantchester
Rectory and the American Cemetery.
Matching archive photos with their modern viewpoint, London Then
and Now gives a fascinating insight into the history of Europe's
financial capital. London has changed rapidly in the last 150
years. The Luftwaffe helped modify many parts of central London and
the East End in the 1940s, but some of the most dramatic changes
have come in the last 20 years. Stretching from Hampton Court and
Kew Gardens in West London, the book takes a winding route along
the river Thames to the soaring spires of Canary Wharf in Dockland
and the stately Royal Naval College at Greenwich. Sites include:
Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens, Hammersmith Bridge (Boat Race),
Kings Road Chelsea, Battersea Power Station, Lambeth Palace, The
Tate, Palace of Westminster, Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben), Whitehall,
Horseguards Parade, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Harrods,
Albert Memorial, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, National
Gallery, Festival Hall, Savoy Hotel, Oxo Tower, Covent Garden,
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Royal Opera House, Soho, Tate Modern,
Bank of England, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, HMS
Belfast, Samuel Pepys' Church, London Bridge/Shard, Docklands,
Greenwich Observatory (GMT) and the Royal Naval College
From applying to be a choirboy at St Paul's Cathedral, through
failing his driving test, to interviews for appointment as
Professor of fine Art at one of New England's most famous
universities, or a fellow of a Cambridge college, Vaughan Grylls
has perfect recall of the foibles, the prejudices and the
occasionally apparent insanity of his interviewers, and the result
is an endlessly entertaining, but simultaneously salutary read.
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