Summary

Features period photographs and line illustrations, which show Britain's towns before the planners altered them for ever, depicting scenes of urban life from 1870 to 1970, an eventful century of radical changes.

Features period photographs and line illustrations, which show Britain's towns before the planners altered them for ever, depicting scenes of urban life from 1870 to 1970, an eventful century of radical changes. This book helps readers trace the history of the towns, as reflected in their streets, and enjoy their rich variety.