Stroud is a fascinating Cotswold market town, built on a hillside at the convergence of five valleys. Into its rich history are woven many strands: the story of the wool trade, the arrival of canals and railways, the construction of fine public buildings and the development of streets, parks and shops. In the last few decades it has also attracted artists and has become strongly associated with green issues.
Using contrasting photographs, this book aims to highlight how the passage of time has affected the appearance of Stroud, its businesses, places of worship and open spaces. Just as importantly, perhaps, it invites the reader to look more closely at the urban landscape with which we all think we are familiar.
235 x 165 mm | paperback | 96 pages | 180 sepia and colour photographs
