A century of Huddersfield
Haigh, Brian, 1931-2007
Book
Total copies: 1
A selection of photographs that illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Huddersfield during the 20th century. It 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 change. It records the process of transformation. This fine selection of photographs illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Huddersfield during the 20th century, offering insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people during a century of change. A Century of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield's recent history are covered, famous occasions and individuals are remembered and the impact of national and international events is witnessed. A Century of Huddersfield provides a striking account of the changes that have so altered the town'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 Hulddersfield has lost in terms of buildings, traditions and ways of life. It also acknowledges the regeneration that has taken place and celebrates the character and energy of local people as they move through the first years of this new century.
Main title:
A century of Huddersfield / Brian Haigh & Sue Gillooley.
Imprint:
Stroud : Sutton, 2007.
Collation:
121 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2000.
ISBN:
9780750949200 (pbk)
Dewey class:
942.813082942.746
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
279251