Product Ref: HA-064
Bygone Portsmouth by Peter Rogers and David Francis (Second Hand)
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Bygone Portsmouth is a richly illustrated journey into the city’s past, offering readers an evocative glimpse of Portsmouth as it once was. Packed with 174 rare and historic photographs, detailed annotations, and reproductions of two early maps, this volume brings to life the streets, landmarks, and everyday scenes that shaped the city before modern redevelopment transformed its skyline.
The book opens with an engaging eight‑page historical guide, setting the scene for the visual narrative that follows. From bustling dockyards and tram‑lined streets to tight‑knit neighbourhoods and long‑vanished shops and industries, the authors capture a Portsmouth that many will remember, and many more will be discovering for the first time.
Rogers and Francis draw on local archives, expert commentary, and seldom‑seen images to create a compelling portrait of a community in transition. It’s an ideal keepsake for local historians, genealogists, nostalgia lovers, and anyone with roots in the city who wants to reconnect with the Portsmouth their parents and grandparents once knew.
Whether for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift, Bygone Portsmouth stands as an invaluable visual record of the city’s heritage, both a celebration of its past and a reminder of how much it has changed.
ISBN : 0850339200