Description
A Century of Romford offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during a century of unprecedented change. Many aspects of Romford's recent history are covered, famous occasions and individuals are remembered and the impact of national and international events is witnessed. A Century of Romford provides a striking account of the changes that have so altered the town's appearance and records the process of transformation. Drawing on detailed local knowledge of the community, and illustrated with a wealth of black-and-white photographs, this book recalls what Romford has lost in terms of buildings, traditions and ways of life. It also acknowledges the regeneration that has taken place and celebrates the character and energy of local people as they move through the first years of this new century.
About the Author
Brian Evans was born in a maternity hospital on the site of one of Henry VIII's hunting lodges on an old route from London into Essex. He has spent most of his life in the borderland between the metropolis and the historic county of Essex. Fascinated by local history since childhood, he is a member of several local history societies in the area and is the editor of the annual publication of the Romford Society. He has written several books of pictorial local history.
Book Information
ISBN 9780750949392
Author Brian Evans
Format Paperback
Page Count 120
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 300g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 165mm * 10mm
