Hutton, Guthrie

Bygone Perth

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ISBN 13:: 9781840333527
author:: Hutton, Guthrie
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Stenlake Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 210mm X 273mm
Genre:: Local history
Condition:: New
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Bygone Perth features almost 180 archive photographs that tell the story of Perth's growth and development. These images, accompanied by detailed captions, showcase the city's history through various aspects, including local businesses, life along the River Tay, sports, and the dyeing industry. The book includes photographs of Perth's tram network, train station, and rolling stock from the days of steam locomotives, as well as images of devastating fires at historic sites. Additionally, it features pictures of Perth's public and private fire brigades, highlighting the city's firefighting heritage. Perth's lesser-known areas are also documented in the book, including Craigie, Friarton, Craigend, Cherrybank, Quarrymill, Bridgend, Kinnoull, Corsiehill, and Barnhill.

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