Author: Ray Jones Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited ISBN: 1445630443 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 192
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This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Redditch has changed and developed over the last century
Author: Wendy Pearson Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited ISBN: 1445637448 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 194
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This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which King's Norton has changed and developed over the last century.
Author: Anne Bradford Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited ISBN: 144568148X Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 157
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Secret Redditch explores the lesser-known history of the Worcestershire town of Redditch through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.
Author: Alan W. Foxall Publisher: ISBN: 9781859834121 Category : Redditch (England) Languages : en Pages : 125
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From the time of the Civil War - when the town barely existed - to the Luftwaffe bombing raids of World War Two, Redditch has had a long history of conflict. In 1794 the Worcestershire Yeomanry was formed, originally with the intention of putting down workers' riots in nearby industrial towns such as Redditch. Just over a hundred years later the Yeomanry of Redditch and District returned home to an unusually cool reception following their victory in the Boer War. The outbreak of War World One was greeted with enthusiasm by the town as a flood of volunteers rushed to join up. Until late 1915, Redditch hosted continuous recruiting meetings and parades and the local workforce became so severely depleted that the issue was eventually raised in the House of Parliament. Sadly many of the town's young men never returned home. Chamberlain's declaration of war in 1939 brought an influx of evacuees to Worcestershire and the industrial life of the town changed dramatically. Redditch became a significant contributor to war production as new factories sprang up and old factories were switched to war work in an effort to meet the increasing demands of the War Office.Consequently the town was considered a viable target by the Luftwaffe and suffered severe bomb damage during the Blitz. When peace was eventually declared the town celebrated with street parties, carnivals and much rejoicing. Through a fascinating collection of photographs, the authors have created a vivid image of life on the 'home front' during both World Wars, when rationing, military parades, air raids and munitions work became a part of daily life. The book offers glimpses of familiar places during periods of intense social upheaval, presenting a compelling history of Redditch at War.
Author: Catherine Amoroso Leslie Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 0313342474 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 257
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Needlework serves functional purposes, such as providing warmth, but has also communicated individual and social identity, spiritual beliefs, and aesthetic ideals throughout time and geography. Needlework traditions are often associated with rituals and celebrations of life events. Often-overlooked by historians, practicing needlework and creating needlework objects provides insights to the history of everyday life. Needlework techniques traveled with merchants and explorers, creating a legacy of cross-cultural exchange. Some techniques are virtually universal and others are limited to a small geographical area. Settlers brought traditions which were sometimes re-invented as indigenous arts. This volume of approximately 75 entries is a comprehensive resource on techniques and cultural traditions for students, information professionals, and collectors.
Author: Celia Heritage Publisher: Casemate Publishers ISBN: 1783376465 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 220
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Of all family history sources, death records are probably the least used by researchers. They are, however, frequently the most revealing of records, giving a far greater insight into our ancestors' lives and personalities than those records created during their lifetime.Celia Heritage leads readers through the various types of death records, showing how they can be found, read and interpreted and how to glean as much information as possible from them. In many cases, they can be used as a starting point for developing your family history research into other equally rewarding areas.This highly readable handbook is packed with useful information and helpful research advice. In addition, a thought-provoking final chapter looks into the repercussions of death its effects on the surviving members of the family and the fact that a premature death could sometimes affect the family for generations to come.
Author: Pat Wallace Publisher: ISBN: 9781858585239 Category : Locomotive engineers Languages : en Pages : 112
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For over forty years the author worked the Bromsgrove line, well known for the steep Lickey incline. From engine cleaner to fireman and driver, the author carefully records his career in a series of diaries which capture the daily routine and events of a railwayman's life as steam hauled trains gave way to diesels.
Author: Helen Pilcher Publisher: Welbeck ISBN: 1802791515 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 312
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Pockets, matches, spectacles, postage stamps. Whether it's the stitches that hold our clothes together or the syringes that deliver life-saving vaccines, small things really do make a big difference. Yet these modest but essential components of everyday life are often overlooked. Science and comedy writer Helen Pilcher shares the unexpected stories of 50 humble innovations - from the accidental soldering of two bits of metal that created the pacemaker, to the eighteenth-century sea captain whose ingenious invention paved the way for the filming of Star Wars - and celebrates the joy of the small yet mighty.
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