Portillo, Michael

Portillo's Hidden History of Britain

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ISBN 13:: 9781789291445
author:: Portillo, Michael
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: History,Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:: New
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Discover the hidden history of Britain through its most forgotten places. In "Portillo's Hidden History of Britain", Michael Portillo explores the stories behind abandoned buildings and sites, revealing what they can tell us about our past. From the ruins of London Road Fire and Police Station in Manchester to Bradford's art deco Odeon cinema, each location is brought vividly to life through evocative text that describes its heyday and faded grandeur. Complementing the narrative are 16 pages of atmospheric photographs that add depth to Portillo's compelling and original perspective on Britain's social and military history. This book delves into deserted villages, closed-down cinemas, empty hospitals, derelict military bases, and more, offering a unique insight into Britain's past.

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