Tony Rook

Welwyn & Welwyn Garden City Through Time

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ISBN 13:: 9781445620848
author:: Tony Rook
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 23.2 x 16.4 x 1.2 cm
Genre:: Art, Architecture & Photography,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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Welwyn and Welwyn Garden City Through Time by Tony Rook explores the complex history of two closely related towns in Hertfordshire. In 1927, Ebenezer Howard's vision for a company-owned new town was granted its own Rural District, which included land from several surrounding parishes. This move led to a geographical confusion, with many people referring to Welwyn Garden City as 'Welwyn' and some locals resisting the rebranding of their historic town. The book delves into this fascinating period in Hertfordshire's history, examining how the creation of Welwyn Garden City affected the surrounding areas. With its unique blend of urban planning and local identity, the story of Welwyn and Welwyn Garden City is one that continues to be felt today. Through a combination of historical research and photographic evidence, Tony Rook sheds new light on this intriguing chapter in British history.

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