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    50 Gems of the Cotswolds
    Secret Stroud
    Literary Cheltenham
    'He Went About Doing Good'
    Historic England: Gloucestershire
    Cheltenham Heritage Walks
    • 2024

      Secret Stroud

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      Delving into the lesser-known history of Stroud, this book presents a captivating collection of stories and intriguing facts, complemented by beautiful photographs. It offers readers a unique glimpse into the town's rich heritage, revealing hidden aspects that contribute to its character and charm.

      Secret Stroud
    • 2023

      Secret Tewkesbury explores the lesser-known history of the town of Tewkesbury through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

      Secret Tewkesbury
    • 2022

      'He Went About Doing Good'

      the Life of Dr Edward Thomas Wilson of Cheltenham

      • 292pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Dr. Edward Thomas Wilson's life reveals a remarkable yet overlooked figure in Victorian and Edwardian Britain. While overshadowed by his son, the Antarctic explorer, and his heroic brother, he was a municipal pioneer who advanced modern medical practices, such as isolation fever hospitals and district nursing. His contributions to science and art included establishing a local museum and promoting education through libraries and the School of Art. This biography, based on unpublished materials, highlights his significant impact on Cheltenham's intellectual life and his legacy as a quiet hero.

      'He Went About Doing Good'
    • 2022

      Secret Cirencester explores the lesser-known history of the town of Cirencester through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

      Secret Cirencester
    • 2019

      Secret Cheltenham

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      Highly illustrated, Secret Cheltenham reveals the lesser-known hidden aspects of this remarkable town.

      Secret Cheltenham
    • 2019

      A-Z of Cheltenham

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      Explore the Gloucestershire town of Cheltenham in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

      A-Z of Cheltenham
    • 2019

      Historic England: Gloucestershire

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture
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      An illustrated history of one of Britain's finest counties - Gloucestershire. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive.

      Historic England: Gloucestershire
    • 2018

      Historic England: Gloucester

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      An illustrated history of one of Britain's finest cities - Gloucester. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive.

      Historic England: Gloucester
    • 2018

      Historic England: Cheltenham

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      This illustrated history portrays one of England's finest cities - Cheltenham. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive.

      Historic England: Cheltenham
    • 2017

      Cheltenham in 50 Buildings

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      Explores the rich and fascinating history of Cheltenham through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

      Cheltenham in 50 Buildings