This fascinating collection of over 200 archive photographs and postcards – many not seen before – illustrates the history of Plymouth from the late 1800s to the early 1950s, including the early days of horse-drawn trams and early automobiles through to the blitz of 1941 and the reconstruction of the city in 1947.
Never short of entertainment, Plymouth has been visited by a wealth of celebrities including Laurel and Hardy, Harry Houdini, Buffalo Bill and Lillie Langtry. Some older residents of the city will have heard tales of Houdini’s jump in chains from Ha’penny Bridge at Stonehouse and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in the early 1900s. There are also nostalgic glimpses of the city’s grand old theatres and of Plymouth Hoe, its former pier, and the many shows that took place there. Others will remember the summer dances, roller skating and Sunday concerts given by the Royal Marines Band.
Plymouth has seen vast changes over the years and this book features many images of a pre-war Plymouth now long gone. Detailed and informative, this book is sure to bring back memories to be enjoyed by all who know and love this city.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Plymouth resident, Derek Tait, previously worked as a photographer and has been writing local history books for many years. His first book was Images of England: Plymouth, followed byPlymouth at War. His Plymouth Local History blog is read by thousands and is regularly featured in The Herald newspaper.
As well as local history books, Derek has written four books about his childhood growing up in Singapore and Malaya. These have sold worldwide, and parts have been used in TV documentaries, text books and other productions in the Far East.
235 x 165 | paperback | 128 pages | illustrated throughout
