Ilfracombe Through Time
$36.00
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2012
Summary
From its scenic vantage point on the North Devon coast, the seaside town of Ilfracombe has seen many changes in its long history. In this unique selection of old and new images from the archives of the Ilfracombe Museum, many of which are previously unpublished photographs, the reader is invited to share a nostalgic glimpse of Ilfracombe in days gone by.
Its situation as the only port on a long stretch of dangerous coast made it ideal for smaller trading ships and fishing vessels who …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781445611891 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1445611899 |
| Author: | Peter Christie, Graham Hobbs |
| Publisher: | Amberley Publishing |
| Imprint: | Amberley Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2012 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 164mm x 233mm |
| Series: | Through Time |
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Peter Christie
Peter Christie is a lecturer at Petroc College where he teaches Geography and Oral History. He is the senior district & town councilor, twice been Mayor of Bideford, and is currently Chairman of the Bideford Bridge Trust. He was the Reviews Editor of The Local Historian for 12 years and has published over 1000 articles on the history of North Devon. A long time writer for local newspapers, he currently runs the ‘Yesteryear’ page in the North Devon Journal and has written many books on Devon.
Graham Hobbs has been a photographer for 30 years and has won many awards. His work appears often in newspapers, magazines, books, calendars, and greeting cards. He has worked alongside actors, artists, world record breakers, TV personalities, authors, and members of government. He was the appointed official photographer for HRH Princess Anne’s visit to North Devon and has received worldwide recognition for a good commercial eye. He is also the main judge for the North Devon heritage photographic competition.
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