The North York Moors is one of Britain’s most beautiful and picturesque rural areas. This book provides an at-a-glance picture of some of the towns and villages here through 200 or so images which, on each page, show particular parts of the Moors at the end of the nineteenth and the early twentieth century and how those same places look today in 2010.
From Guisborough to Helmsley, from Osmotherley to Fylingdales the book will give residents past and present and visitors an intriguing glimpse of yesterday and today taking in the rich history of the region: industry, railways, religion, education and commerce as well as some of the fascinating people who lived here are all covered in old and new pictures and informative, incisive captions.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Paul Chrystal is the current owner of the Knaresborough bookshop and has a background in medical publishing of more than 30 years.
Mark Sunderland has been a keen photographer since the age of 11 and his speciality is landscapes. He was highly commended in the 2000 Wildlife Photographer of The Year Competition for Composition and Form. Mark has been a freelance photographer since 2004.
Both authors live in Knaresborough.
| Publication: |
November 2010 |
Extent: |
96 pages |
| Availability: |
In stock |
Images Sepia:* |
90 |
| Format: |
235 x 165 mm |
Images Colour:* |
90 |
| Binding: |
Paperback |
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* approximately |
