[PDF] Victorian And Edwardian Yorkshire eBook

Author : Andrew Gill
Publisher :
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 46,23 MB
Release : 2015-05-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781512080629

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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Leeds was the industrial capital of Yorkshire and, as such, was an important tourist destination. Detailed guide books, such as Black's Guide to Yorkshire, were available to help visitors make the most of their stay. Black's was updated each year and included historical facts about local towns and villages, where to stay, what to see and excursions to places of interest. This 43 page booklet combines text relating to Leeds from Black's Guide, published in 1888, with photographs taken from postcards and 'magic lantern' projection slides owned by the Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive. It is in three parts. The first is a history and general description of Leeds; the second, thirty photographs probably taken between 1890 and 1920 and the third, a general history and description of Yorkshire. The texts for parts one and three are reproduced from the 1888 guide-book. The Black's Guide text and the photographs complement each other and enable us to travel back in time to visit this important British city at the height of its manufacturing power.

Author : Andrew Gill
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 23,34 MB
Release : 2015-05-19
Category :
ISBN : 9781512268805

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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the City of York with its majestic Minster and two thousand year history was as popular with tourists as it is today. Detailed guide books, such as Black's Guide to Yorkshire, were available to help visitors make the most of their stay. Black's was updated each year and included historical facts about local towns and villages, where to stay, what to see and excursions to places of interest. This 60 page booklet combines text relating to York from Black's Guide, published in 1888, with photographs taken from postcards and 'magic lantern' projection slides owned by the Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive. It is in three parts. The first is thirty photographs, most of which were taken between 1890 and 1920; the second, a detailed, visitor's guide to York and the third, a general history and description of Yorkshire. The texts for parts two and three are reproduced from the 1888 guide-book. The Black's Guide text and the photographs complement each other and enable us to travel back in time to visit one of Britain's most interesting, historic cities.

Author : Jos Simon
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 44,5 MB
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 024121632X

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The Rough Guide to Yorkshire was the first comprehensive guidebook to England's largest county. Detailed coverage of the ruggedly beautiful Dales and Moors, the magnificent North Sea coast and historic York rubs shoulders with penetrating insights into the multi-cultural cities of Leeds and Sheffield, the resurgent port of Hull, and the many industrial conurbations, market towns and rural villages in between. Take your pick of great stately homes to visit, of cathedrals and churches and monastic ruins, of steam railways and seaside resorts, of world-class historical and industrial museums, of hotels and places where you can consume good Yorkshire food and ale. Full-colour sections cover Yorkshire's varied landscape and world-famous writers and artists. Whether you're on holiday, on business, visiting family and friends or just passing through - even if you've lived in Yorkshire all your life - The Rough Guide to Yorkshire will ensure that you don't miss a thing. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with The Rough Guide to Yorkshire.