Download or read book Watford A History written by Mary Forsyth and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the history of Watford from the earliest times to the 1970s. Set against a background of some of the major events in English history, it tells the story of how a small medieval settlement became the town we see today. Drawing on thirty years of research, Mary Forsyth provides a fascinating insight into the changing face of the town, the local characters who inspired and instigated its transformation, and the national events that shaped its development through the ages. Illustrated with selected images from Watford Museum and the author’s own collection, it will interest newcomers and local residents alike, celebrating the history of this major Hertfordshire town.
Download or read book Watford History Tour written by John Cooper and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guided tour of this historic town of Watford, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.
Download or read book Watford in 50 Buildings written by Paul Rabbitts and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating exploration of 50 of Watford's buildings from across the centuries highlighting the rich heritage of the town.
Download or read book Watford Past written by Robert Bard and published by Phillimore. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Struggle and Suffrage in Watford written by Eugenia Russell and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the many changes in women’s lives in an English town over the course of a century. This book shines a light on women’s lives in and around the English town of Watford, in the home and at work, in traditional rural employment or in dressmaking, textiles, and the silk industry. The lives of local women are put into the context of the national movement to address inequality and injustice, highlighting the often difficult existences of those employed in domestic service; the impact of poor housing and terrible poverty on women; efforts to redress the situation; and changes in social hierarchy. Individual stories show that there were opportunities for women to take control of their lives, some excelling as entrepreneurs—owning shops, pubs, and other businesses. During this time of immense social change, pioneering women within the community set the example for others to follow, whether as political activists and suffragettes connecting with the feminist issues of their times or as prominent members of the community dedicating their lives to the needs of others. The region was notable for fostering the talents of numerous prominent artists, Lucy Kemp-Welch, the illustrator of Black Beauty and creator of many recognizable war propaganda posters being the most famous, and women in the sciences, such as Harriette Chick, who worked in the Lister Institute in Elstree. Also addressed in this book are the growth of education for girls, and how contributions during times of crisis—from nursing to wartime factory work—led to the reappraisal of the role of women in postwar Britain.
Download or read book Transactions of the Watford Natural History Society and Hertfordshire Field Club written by Watford Natural History Society and Hertfordshire Field Club and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Watford and South West Herts in the Great War written by Eugenia Russell and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the importance of Watford as a regional centre within South West Herts during the years of the Great War as well as the cohesion of the local area and the impact events and initiatives had on the entire region. The organization and presence of the Army are discussed before focusing on different aspects of civilian life such as the contribution of civilians to the war effort, the Police and Fire Service, the role of Churches, Schools and the Press and changes in employment and local businesses. As the War wore on and the magnitude of the sacrifice sunk in, hospitals and charities became more prominent. The latter part of the book presents these as well as the many public and private ways of commemorating the War Dead in the aftermath of the conflict. The distinctiveness of such Memorials reflects the legacy of the Arts and Crafts Movement and the artistic communities resident in Bushey and Watford.
Download or read book Transactions of the Watford Natural History Society and Hertfordshire Field Club written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Download or read book Transactions of the Watford Natural History Society and Hertfordshire Field Club written by Watford Natural History Society and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Watford Past written by J. Bob Nunn and published by . This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Watford written by Watford (England). Festival of Britain Committee and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cassiobury written by Paul Rabbitts and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pictorial history of Watford’s greatest park, from estate to public space.
Download or read book Hertfordshire in History written by Doris Jones-Baker and published by Univ of Hertfordshire Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays offers a historical glimpse into the lives and happenings in Hertfordshire from the 13th century to the present. Topics range from graffiti evidence of medieval music. King James's connections with Hertfordshire, settlements in the Connecticut Valley, art traditions in the 19th century, and the history of Christ's Hospital. This compilation was designed to honor Lionel Munby, one of Hertfordshire's leading 20th-century historians.
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Download or read book Watford A History written by Mary Forsyth and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the history of Watford from the earliest times to the 1970s. Set against a background of some of the major events in English history, it tells the story of how a small medieval settlement became the town we see today. Drawing on thirty years of research, Mary Forsyth provides a fascinating insight into the changing face of the town, the local characters who inspired and instigated its transformation, and the national events that shaped its development through the ages. Illustrated with selected images from Watford Museum and the author's own collection, it will interest newcomers and local residents alike, celebrating the history of this major Hertfordshire town.
Download or read book Transactions of the Hertfordshire Natural History Society and Field Club written by Hertfordshire Natural History Society and Field Club and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
