Dorothy Nicolle Boeken

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Shrewsbury has changed and developed over the last century.

The narrative delves into the rich and often dark history of Shrewsbury, featuring tales of the castle where a garrison met its end, and the tragic fate of a tightrope artist. It explores the origins of uniquely named locations like Gullet Passage and Grope Lane, alongside accounts of Welsh invasions, the notorious Battle of 1403, public executions, and grim medical practices. With a focus on disasters and haunting events, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the town's tumultuous past.

Approximately 100 detailed period photographs from The Francis Frith Collection with extended captions and full introduction are presented in this volume. Suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers, it includes a voucher for a free mounted print of any photograph shown in the book.

A collection of around 100 detailed photographs of Nottingham from the Frith archive. There are extended captions to the pictures and a full introduction is included. The price quoted includes a voucher to be redeemed with the publisher for a free mounted print of any view in the book.

Approximately 150 detailed period photographs from the Francis Frith archive of the 1940s, 50s and 60s with extended captions and a full introduction. Suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers, the volume includes a voucher for a free mounted print of any photograph shown in the book.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Ludlow has changed and developed over the last century

A pocket-sized, illustrated history tour around the Shropshire market town of Ludlow showing how it has changed across the centuries.

A pocket-sized, illustrated history tour around Shropshire's county town of Shrewsbury showing how it has changed across the centuries.

An engaging and informative tour of Shropshire's county town of Shrewsbury highlighting its heritage, people and places.

This collection features around 100 detailed photographs of Shrewsbury from the Frith archive, with extended captions to pictures and full introduction. The price of the book includes a voucher to be redeemed with the publisher for a free mounted print.