Whitehaven Harbour Through Time (Paperback)

Alan W. Routledge

ISBN 10: 1445602857 / ISBN 13: 9781445602851

Published by Amberley Publishing, Chalford, 2012

About this Item

Paperback. The Georgian town of Whitehaven, located on the West coast of Cumbria, was once the third most important port in Britain but today is only used by a handful of fishing vessels. It has, however, seen development in the form of a new sea-lock and marina, which have enhanced the town's tourist appeal. Whitehaven Through Time captures the changing face of the town through a series of spectacular old photographs, each paired with their modern equivalent. In this stunning book, Alan Routledge shows how industry has changed, with the once flourishing trades of coal mining and shipbuilding now just a memory, and even gives us a glimpse of what the future holds for the seaside resort. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whitehaven Harbour 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: Whitehaven Harbour Through Time (Paperback)
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing, Chalford
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445602857
• ISBN 13: 9781445602851
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Georgian town of Whitehaven, located on the West coast of Cumbria, was once the third most important port in Britain but today is only used by a handful of fishing vessels. It has, however, seen development in the form of a new sea-lock and marina, which have enhanced the town's tourist appeal. Whitehaven Through Time captures the changing face of the town through a series of spectacular old photographs, each paired with their modern equivalent. In this stunning book, Alan Routledge shows how industry has changed, with the once flourishing trades of coal mining and shipbuilding now just a memory, and even gives us a glimpse of what the future holds for the seaside resort.

About the Author

Alan W. Routledge has been collecting images of the town of Whitehaven for the past four decades. He has written several other local history books for Amberley and currently resides in Whitehaven.