Dr Derek Beattie (7 results)

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.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The traditional market town of Ludlow in Shropshire has entertained and amused itself over the last 150 years with events for both rich and poor, from cockfighting to cycling clubs, from genteel balls to rowdy tugs of war across the local river. A lively social history and snapshot of the changing tastes in leisure, captured in fascinating original photographs and words. AUTHOR: Dr Derek Beattie retired to Ludlow, England, from the post of Head of History at Blackburn College. He was awarded his doctorate from Lancaster University. 147 b/w photographs How an historic market town in middle England has entertained itself over 150 years, from 1800 to 1950. Lovely black and white photographs Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. The market town of Ludlow, Shropshire has entertained itself over the last 150 years with events for both rich and poor: from cockfighting to cycling clubs, from genteel balls to rowdy tugs-of-war across the local river. Historian Derek Beattie has created a very lively, highly-illustrated account of Ludlow, a traditional, thriving town in middle England, which shows how the local people amused themselves when not at work. It is a snapshot of the changing tastes in leisure over a century and half, captured in fascinating original photos and words.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The traditional market town of Ludlow in Shropshire has entertained and amused itself over the last 150 years with events for both rich and poor, from cockfighting to cycling clubs, from genteel balls to rowdy tugs of war across the local river. A lively social history and snapshot of the changing tastes in leisure, captured in fascinating original photographs and words. AUTHOR: Dr Derek Beattie retired to Ludlow, England, from the post of Head of History at Blackburn College. He was awarded his doctorate from Lancaster University. 147 b/w photographs How an historic market town in middle England has entertained itself over 150 years, from 1800 to 1950. Lovely black and white photographs Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: GOOD. Sewn binding in simulated cloth with gilt stamped lettering. Ex-library with usual paraphernalia, some light wear and stains to covers, text very clean and sound. Shipped professionally in a box.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very Good Plus with a couple small faint scuffs on the front board. Light green cloth with gilt titles. 470pp 8vo.