Second Hand Leicester & Leicestershire Local History
Historic photographs, working life, local industry and Leicester during the Great War
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Condition
Good used condition overall. The books have age-related shelf wear, rubbing, minor creasing and some wear around the corners and spine ends. The dust jackets display light edge wear with occasional small chips or creases. Pages appear generally clean and presentable, although normal age-related toning and occasional marks may be present. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
Details
General - Language : English
Paperback - Size : TBC
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This interesting five-book collection explores the people, places and changing character of Leicester and Leicestershire.
Richly illustrated with historic photographs, the books cover Leicester’s working-class and political history, local workplaces and industries, the development of the city and life in Leicester during the First World War.
The bundle contains:
• Images of Leicester – Leicester Mercury
A substantial photographic record assembled from the Leicester Mercury archives, capturing the city’s streets, people, celebrations and everyday life.
• Four Years Remembered: Leicester During the Great War – Ben Beazley
An account of how the First World War affected Leicester, including local military recruitment, industrial demands, shortages and social change.
• A People’s History of Leicester: A Pictorial History of Working Class Life and Politics – Ned Newitt
An illustrated history of Leicester’s working people, trade unions, political organisations and community movements.
• Leicester at Work – David R. Burton
Part of the Britain in Old Photographs series, documenting Leicester’s industries, workplaces and working population.
• Leicestershire Past & Present – Robin Jenkins and James Ryan
An illustrated comparison of historic Leicestershire with more recent views, also published as part of the Britain in Old Photographs series.
A fascinating collection for readers interested in Leicester and Leicestershire, British social history, local industry, historic photography and the First World War.
The books are offered together as one complete bundle only. Individual books will not be sold separately.
Bundle reference: B01
