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Kensington & Chelsea: Britain in Old Photographs

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This fascinating selection of historic photographs documents the dramatic transformation that has taken place over the last 150 years in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The book gives an unforgettable impression of familiar streets and districts as they developed, and it offers an insight into the lives and living conditions of the residents in the last years of Queen Victoria's reign and the early years of the twentieth century. The pictures tell the story of how a cluster of nineteenth-century villages became one of the best-known and most populous areas of London.

The Royal Borough has since been noted as a centre of arts, commerce and fashion, as the scene of many historic occasions and as the home of famous personalities from public life. But the book also preserves the memory of ordinary people - passengers crowded into a horse-drawn bus, road sweepers standing with their brooms, a schoolgirl crossing the street carrying a violin case, a baker's boy pulling a handcart. The charming collection of historic photographs will add to the knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of anyone who takes an interest in this part of London.

About the Author

BARBARA DENNY, a devoted historian, has written numerous books on Chelsea's past and worked closely with the staff of Kensington and Chelsea Local Studies department. She lived in London. Carolyn Starren was for many years local studies librarian for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Since 2000 she has undertaken freelance research, specialising in the history of the area, and communicates her finding through talks, writing and websites.

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4.8 out of 5

95.00% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Love looking back at the photos of where I used to Live

L.W. · 22 November 2013

This book is fantastic to look back at where I used to Live, It actually has my old house in it. It has loads of lovely photos and narrative. Love it

3.0 out of 5 stars Old kensington

l. · 28 June 2023

I was expecting this book to be w14 during 1940 and 1980 but is very much older than I was looking for. So beware it was more 1890 to 1930 to old for me.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great

A.M. · 12 April 2019

Very good enjoying newkettle

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book & delivered on time - thank you

G.P. · 17 April 2019

Reading

5.0 out of 5 stars History well done

M.G.B. · 17 April 2018

Great condition lovely informative book

5.0 out of 5 stars lovely old photos

W.H. · 24 April 2013

Bought for my mum,she loved the pictures and history. would recommend to anyone interested in the history of this area.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

r.c. · 18 August 2014

Very good

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it !

p. · 24 November 2016

Wonderful book full of really interesting photos most of which I have not seen before its a must buy !

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