Cooper, John
Lost Watford (Lost)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445692791
- author:
- Cooper, John
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Subjects & Themes,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lost Watford presents a poignant portrait of a town in Hertfordshire that has undergone significant changes over the last 100 years.
The book takes readers on an interesting journey of discovery around the old market town, showcasing its many lost buildings and landmarks, such as Cassiobury House and historic park gates. It also remembers fondly the town's beloved shops, cinemas, and industries that have disappeared into memory.
This fascinating photographic history of lost Watford will appeal to anyone who knows the town or has a connection to it, offering a unique glimpse into a way of life that has radically changed or disappeared today.
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