Beccles Through Time (Paperback)

Dr Barry Darch

ISBN 10: 1445665123 / ISBN 13: 9781445665122

Published by Amberley Publishing, Chalford, 2018

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Paperback. 'The Gateway to the Broads, Beccles is a thriving market town in Suffolk that has been central to local communications for two millennia, prospering as a hub of trade and industry, while still retaining its cohesiveness and welcoming atmosphere. The historian Granville Baker wrote of his adopted town, Beccles is as a city that is at unity in itself. While never wishing to be extensive, the towns substantial church, two marketplaces and stately Georgian buildings testify amply to its historical importance.Beccles Through Time features images depicting much of its significant architecture, from the eleventh century onwards, as well as documenting some of the smaller but no less fascinating alterations in the towns appearance. The changing role of the river, which gave Beccles the Saxon name for the pasture by the stream, is illustrated, and scenes of celebration and recreation are also shown. This fascinating selection of photographs shows how Beccles has changed and developed over the last century. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beccles Through Time (Paperback)
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing, Chalford
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445665123
• ISBN 13: 9781445665122
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Beccles Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this Suffolk town. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Beccles, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people who lived there throughout the nineteenth and into the twentieth centuries. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set. Through the author's factual captions for every picture and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of the town's history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of the town, as Michael Chandler guides us through the local streets. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in the area all their lives, or whether they are just visiting. It also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.

About the Author

After a career in education, including ten years as a head-teacher, followed by work as an educational researcher, consultant and university tutor, Dr Barry Darch continues his life-long passion for local and family history. A keen supporter of the U3A (University of the Third Age) he has led groups researching the history of Beccles Public Hall and Lido. He has been joint convenor of the Beccles U3A Family History Group, is chairman of the trustees of Beccles and District Museum, often gives presentations on the town's intriguing past and is currently serving as Mayor of Beccles. His recent MA dissertation (The Open University) focused on local adult education in the 19th century.