Pete Goodrum (120 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Historic England: Norfolk: Unique Images from the Archives of Historic England This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

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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.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A fishing port for centuries, a holiday resort since the 1760s and a vital part of the energy industry since the 1960s, Great Yarmouth has a long and fascinating history. Yarmouths position at the mouth of the River Yare enabled it to become a major trading port in the Middle Ages as well as a centre of the lucrative herring fishing industry. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries it was a supply base for the Royal Navy and found itself in the front line again when it was bombed in the First and Second World Wars. Significant parts of the town were destroyed, including many of the unique maze of alleys and lanes behind the seafront known as the Rows. However, much of the historical fabric of the town remains, and today it welcomes many visitors to its legendary seafront.In Secret Great Yarmouth & Gorleston, author Pete Goodrum takes a new look at the town, exploring facts and stories ranging from the legendary to the little known. Covering Great Yarmouths ancient charter, naval history and its architecture, as well as its successes and tragedies, the book spans 900 years of a communitys life. Significant events and tiny details are woven together to tell Great Yarmouth and Gorlestons wonderful story. Secret Great Yarmouth & Gorleston explores the lesser-known history of the Norfolk coastal town of Great Yarmouth through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: New. A fishing port for centuries, a holiday resort since the 1760s and a vital part of the energy industry since the 1960s, Great Yarmouth has a long and fascinating history. Yarmouth's position at the mouth of the River Yare enabled it to become a major trading port in the Middle Ages as well as a centre of the lucrative herring fishing industry. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries it was a supply base for the Royal Navy and found itself in the front line again when it was bombed in the First and Second World Wars. Significant parts of the town were destroyed, including many of the unique maze of alleys and lanes behind the seafront known as 'the Rows'. However, much of the historical fabric of the town remains, and today it welcomes many visitors to its legendary seafront.In Secret Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, author Pete Goodrum takes a new look at the town, exploring facts and stories ranging from the legendary to the little known. Covering Great Yarmouth's ancient charter, naval history and its architecture, as well as its successes and tragedies, the book spans 900 years of a community's life. Significant events and tiny details are woven together to tell Great Yarmouth and Gorleston's wonderful story.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This illustrated history portrays one of Englands finest counties. It provides a nostalgic look at Norfolks past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites.The photographs are taken from the Historic England Archive, a unique collection of over 12 million photographs, drawings, plans and documents covering Englands archaeology, architecture, social and local history. Pictures date from the earliest days of photography to the present and cover subjects from Bronze Age burials and medieval churches to cinemas and seaside resorts.The county of Norfolk has been an important region in England since the Middle Ages. The county was one of the most heavily populated areas in medieval England, growing in prosperity through the wool trade. Norfolks major city, Norwich, became one of the leading cities in the country and although the area did not grow as heavily during the Industrial Revolution as other parts of the country, Norwich today retains its position as a major commercial, industrial and cultural centre for East Anglia. Norfolk is still a largely rural county and is renowned for its historical towns and villages, its magnificent historic buildings including large country houses and the royal residence at Sandringham, its long coastline with popular seaside resorts and atmospheric marshlands, and the unspoilt waterways of the Broads. An illustrated history of one of Britains finest counties Norfolk. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. This illustrated history portrays one of England's finest counties. It provides a nostalgic look at Norfolk's past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites.The photographs are taken from the Historic England Archive, a unique collection of over 12 million photographs, drawings, plans and documents covering England's archaeology, architecture, social and local history. Pictures date from the earliest days of photography to the present and cover subjects from Bronze Age burials and medieval churches to cinemas and seaside resorts.The county of Norfolk has been an important region in England since the Middle Ages. The county was one of the most heavily populated areas in medieval England, growing in prosperity through the wool trade. Norfolk's major city, Norwich, became one of the leading cities in the country and although the area did not grow as heavily during the Industrial Revolution as other parts of the country, Norwich today retains its position as a major commercial, industrial and cultural centre for East Anglia. Norfolk is still a largely rural county and is renowned for its historical towns and villages, its magnificent historic buildings including large country houses and the royal residence at Sandringham, its long coastline with popular seaside resorts and atmospheric marshlands, and the unspoilt waterways of the Broads.

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Paperback. Condition: New. A fishing port for centuries, a holiday resort since the 1760s and a vital part of the energy industry since the 1960s, Great Yarmouth has a long and fascinating history. Yarmouth's position at the mouth of the River Yare enabled it to become a major trading port in the Middle Ages as well as a centre of the lucrative herring fishing industry. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries it was a supply base for the Royal Navy and found itself in the front line again when it was bombed in the First and Second World Wars. Significant parts of the town were destroyed, including many of the unique maze of alleys and lanes behind the seafront known as 'the Rows'. However, much of the historical fabric of the town remains, and today it welcomes many visitors to its legendary seafront.In Secret Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, author Pete Goodrum takes a new look at the town, exploring facts and stories ranging from the legendary to the little known. Covering Great Yarmouth's ancient charter, naval history and its architecture, as well as its successes and tragedies, the book spans 900 years of a community's life. Significant events and tiny details are woven together to tell Great Yarmouth and Gorleston's wonderful story.

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.

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.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Norwich, like the county of Norfolk, prides itself on always wanting to 'do different'. In this book best-selling local history author Pete Goodrum takes a look at his home city and uncovers some of its quirkier aspects. From riots and rebellions to music and marketing; from Billy Bluelight to Jack Valentine, this book explores some of the oddities and characters that help distinguish this ancient city. Readers will find stories of long-lost legal cases, extraordinary events and, of course, the unique local dialect.Drawing on archive material as well as his own, extensive, local knowledge, Pete Goodrum presents a fresh look at Norwich - from a slightly different angle. This fascinating insight into Norwich will be of interest to all those who want to know more about its quirky history.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For some the 1970s meant punk rock and political unrest. For others it was a time of ABBA and affluence. The decades dual identity was as striking in Norwich as it was nationally. While once-familiar streets were demolished, new buildings sprang up. Different brand names appeared in the city centre and with them came a new era of shopping and eating out. For those who remember the steakhouses and nightclubs, the football and the fashions of the 1970s, this book is a fascinating flashback to a different Norwich.Following his incredibly popular Norwich in the 1950s and Norwich in the 1960s, Pete Goodrums look at the 1970s shines a light on another decade in the citys history.From the old Odeon to the Garlands fire, from Bonds to the Berni, this is how we lived in Norwich in the 1970s. From the old Odeon to the Garlands fire, this is how we lived in Norwich in the 1970s Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Norwich, like the county of Norfolk, prides itself on always wanting to do different. In this book best-selling local history author Pete Goodrum takes a look at his home city and uncovers some of its quirkier aspects. From riots and rebellions to music and marketing; from Billy Bluelight to Jack Valentine, this book explores some of the oddities and characters that help distinguish this ancient city. Readers will find stories of long-lost legal cases, extraordinary events and, of course, the unique local dialect.Drawing on archive material as well as his own, extensive, local knowledge, Pete Goodrum presents a fresh look at Norwich from a slightly different angle. This fascinating insight into Norwich will be of interest to all those who want to know more about its quirky history. A celebration of Norwichs individual and often strange history from eccentric characters to odd events and places. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From its days as the largest city in England after London and, until the Industrial Revolution, capital of the most populous county in the country, to its current status as a major regional centre and one of the most prosperous and attractive cities in England, Norwich has a proud and distinctive identity. This extraordinary history is embodied in the buildings that have shaped the city.Norwich in 50 Buildings explores the history of this rich and vibrant community through a selection of its greatest architectural treasures. From the Norman cathedral to the twenty-first-century Forum, this study celebrates the city's architectural heritage in a new and accessible way. Author Pete Goodrum guides the reader on a tour of the citys historic buildings and modern architectural marvels. Explores the rich and fascinating history of the city of Norwich through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From the bustling heart of historic Norwich to the tranquillity of the north coast, Norfolk is a place of contrasts. Tiny villages, the agricultural landscape and the world-famous Norfolk Broads are all parts of the panorama that is Norfolk. This is a book that will take you from the fun of the fair at Great Yarmouth to sequestered spots of historic interest. Boats and beaches, piers and pubs, stately houses and steam railways theyre all here in a lovingly painted picture of Norfolk today.50 Gems of Norfolk explores some of the places that make the county special. Taking in some well-known locations as well as exploring some quieter byways, this is a look at places to see and things do in this remarkable place. Steeped in a history that embraces both its agricultural heritage and seafaring tradition, Norfolk proudly acknowledges that it likes to do different. Within these pages youll find some of the reasons why thats true. This beautifully photographed selection of 50 of the county's most precious assets shows what makes Norfolk great. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Changed by the 1950s, Norwich was to alter even more during the 1960s. Increased traffic would be met with widened roads and a new flyover, while London Street became pedestrians only. After centuries of trading there the cattle market would move out of the city centre. Bigger buildings changed its skyline and the city gained a university and a new library. THE BEATLES PLAYED HERE, SECRET CHEMICAL TESTS WERE CARRIED OUT THERE AND PLANS TO MODERNISE WERE EVERYWHERE. In this sequel to his hugely popular book Norwich in the 1950s, Pete Goodrum takes a fascinating look at the ten years in which the baby boomers came into their own. As the fifties faded away and sixties style arrived, this was the decade that altered the face of the city. As the fifties faded away, sixties style swept Norwich into the modern age. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Norwich in 1950 was a different place. Still scarred by war the city was coming to terms with itself. Children played in the rubble of bomb sites, and workers strove to build a prosperous peace on building sites. By the end of the decade the retail heart of the city would be reconstructed, new building programmes would be changing domestic life, and the manufacturing industries would be making world-class products with household names. Birthplace of Barclays, Aviva, Start-Rite and Colmans, the city was ready to embark on another chapter in its long history of commercial and cultural development. From post-war austerity to the threshold of the consumer society, Norwich embraced the 1950s as a decade of change. From bomb sites to the start of the swinging sixties. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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.

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