Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Rich Inheritance: a Guide to the History of Manchester
Author: Historic Streets and Squares
Author: Melanie Backe-HansenPublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750951656
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
In this picturesque exploration of Britain’s constructed landscape, an array of medieval lanes, Georgian crescents and Victorian squares make an appearance, together with the people – famous, infamous and unfamiliar – who designed, built and lived in them. From Bedford Square and Portobello Road in London, through to Grey Street in Newcastle and Charlotte Square in Edinburgh, Historic Streets and Squares takes you over the doorstep of some of the country’s most familiar addresses. Melanie Backe-Hansen takes us beyond the facades, delving into the evolution of ancient streets, the aspirations of builders and architects, and the extraordinary lives of past residents. She also reveals the fascinating stories of how some of our oldest and most valued crescents, lanes and avenues have survived into the twenty-first century, and the twists and turns of their journey along the way. Taken together, these fifty examples tell us much about Britain’s urban development over the centuries, while also highlighting more recent attempts to preserve our architectural heritage. The history of our streets, avenues, lanes and squares reveals more than just changes to architectural style, but offers a doorway into the heritage of our nation.
Provision for the Relief of the Poor in Manchester, 1754-1826
Author: Gordon Bradley HindlePublisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN:
Category : Almshouses
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Tracing Your Manchester & Salford Ancestors
Author: Sue WilkesPublisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1473856426
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
For readers with family ties to Manchester and Salford, and researchers delving into the rich history of these cities, this informative, accessible guide will be essential reading and a fascinating source of reference.Sue Wilkes outlines the social and family history of the region in a series of concise chapters. She discusses the origins of its religious and civic institutions, transport systems and major industries. Important local firms and families are used to illustrate aspects of local heritage, and each section directs the reader towards appropriate resources for their research.No previous knowledge of genealogy is assumed and in-depth reading on particular topics is recommended. The focus is on records relating to Manchester and Salford, including current districts and townships, and sources for religious and ethnic minorities are covered. A directory of the relevant archives, libraries, academic repositories, databases, societies, websites and places to visit, is a key feature of this practical book.
Guide to Genealogical Resources in the British Isles
Author: Dolores B. OwenPublisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810821538
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
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Victorian Britain (Routledge Revivals)
Author: Sally MitchellPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136716173
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1014
Book Description
First published in 1988, this encyclopedia serves as an overview and point of entry to the complex interdisciplinary field of Victorian studies. The signed articles, which cover persons, events, institutions, topics, groups and artefacts in Great Britain between 1837 and 1901, have been written by authorities in the field and contain bibliographies to provide guidelines for further research. The work is intended for undergraduates and the general reader, and also as a starting point for graduates who wish to explore new fields.
British Sources of Information
Author: P. JacksonPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135794936
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 772
Book Description
This comprehensive and versatile reference source will be a most important tool for anyone wishing to seek out information on virtually any aspect of British affairs, life and culture. The resources of a detailed bibliography, directory and journals listing are combined in this single volume, forming a unique guide to a multitude of diverse topics - British politics, government, society, literature, thought, arts, economics, history and geography. Academic subjects as taught in British colleges and universities are covered, with extensive reading lists of books and journals and sources of information for each discipline, making this an invaluable manual.
A Bibliography of British History, 1914-1989
Author: Keith RobbinsPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198224969
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
Containing over 25,000 entries, this unique volume will be absolutely indispensable for all those with an interest in Britain in the twentieth century. Accessibly arranged by theme, with helpful introductions to each chapter, a huge range of topics is covered. There is a comprehensiveindex.
Manchester
Author: John J. Parkinson-BaileyPublisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719056062
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
This work offers an examination of Manchester's architecture, from its origins to the present-day rebuilding of the city centre. It follows Manchester's growth from a village to what many see as England's second city.
Pleasure Wars: The Bourgeois Experience Victoria to Freud (The Bourgeois Experience: Victoria to Freud)
Author: Peter GayPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393318273
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
The concluding volume in Peter Gay's magisterial study of the European and American middle classes from the 1820s to the outbreak of World War I. Photos.
