This beautifully illustrated history gives an insight into what life was like in the countryside of South-East England more than 100 years ago. Over 300 photographs give a glimpse of every aspect of farm and village existence - from the home, the family and social life to agricultural labour, livestock, farm machinery and animals, rural crafts and trades, and the seasonal cycle. This visual record of rural life in an area of heath and downland on London's doorstep will make essential reading for everyone who loves the countryside and is curious about its real history.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR004471203
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs6085584244
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004013244
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Seller: Broadwater Books, Southampton, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Storage marks to d/w and an as new boards and contents to this heavily illustrated depiction of the countryside around Farnham in Surrey during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries using photographs from the local newspaper. Signed by the author on the title page Nearly 1kg in weight, so might require extra post if outside the UK. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 001342
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Seller: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Mint. First Edition. This copy is in mint condition bound in brown cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. There is a neat inscription to the f.e.p. The unclipped dustwrapper is in mint condition International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This beautifully illustrated history gives an insight into what life was like in the countryside of South-East England more than 100 years ago. Over 300 photographs give a glimpse of every aspect of farm and village existence - from the home, the family and social life to agricultural labour, livestock, farm machinery and animals, rural crafts and trades, and the seasonal cycle. This visual record of rural life in an area of heath and downland on London's doorstep will make essential reading for everyone who loves the countryside and is curious about its real history. Compiled with rare photographs from the archives of the Farnham Herald group[ and from the Tilford Rural Life Centre and others from private collections, many published here for the first time. Ref NNN 1. Seller Inventory # 025705
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