Winchester, the ancient capital of Wessex, has a rich & fascinating history.
From the time of its Iron Age settlements, rulers, bishops & inhabitants over the last two millennia have left their mark on the city. Anglo Saxon street plans, medieval gateways & castles still preside, as do buildings of religious & scholarly importance.
It is this history, tinged with myths & legends, & tales of our most celebrated monarch King Alfred, which attracts people from all around the world. Centuries later, early photographs show social scenes & economic growth. This progress brought inevitable redevelopment, especially in the 1950s & 1960s, leaving some streets untouched & others with hardly a single old building left standing.
On the whole Winchester has preserved its heritage, providing a fine backdrop for contemporary events. Where scenes are seemingly unchanged it is always satisfying to view them again through a modern lens.
Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781445612737
• Author: Anne-Louise Barton
• Publisher: Amberley Books
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 96
• Dimensions: 23.5 x 16.5 x 1.5cm