Richards, Paul
Kings Lynn Through Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445608372
- author:
- Richards, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 0.8 x 23.6 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Photography, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
King's Lynn Through Time by Paul Richards For centuries, King's Lynn was a thriving English port and market town, with access to ten counties through the Great Ouse and its tributaries. Its strategic location earned it the nickname 'The Warehouse on the Wash', making it an important hub of trade and commerce. However, the arrival of the railways in the 1840s and 1850s marked a significant shift for Lynn, as much of its river and coastal traffic was diverted away from the town. Despite this, Lynn continued to evolve, with industrialization bringing new industries to the area up until 1945. A period of slower growth followed, before a new wave of development in the 1960s and 1970s brought people and businesses from London to the town. In recent years, King's Lynn has undergone significant regeneration, with major work on the riverside since 2000. This transformation was further cemented in 2005, when the town became a member of the New Hanseatic League of European cities.
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