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The Victorians and Edwardians at Play John Hannavy

The Victorians and Edwardians at Play By John Hannavy

The Victorians and Edwardians at Play by John Hannavy


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Summary

A picture can say a thousand words and the images caught on camera during the Victorian and Edwardian periods provide a fascinating insight into the lives of Britons during this time. This book lets you explore the pastimes, hobbies, sports and other entertainments enjoyed by the Victorians and Edwardians.

The Victorians and Edwardians at Play Summary

The Victorians and Edwardians at Play by John Hannavy

A picture can say a thousand words and the images caught on camera during the Victorian and Edwardian periods provide a fascinating insight into the lives of Britons during this time. Take a step back between 1840 and 1910 and explore the pastimes, hobbies, sports and other entertainments enjoyed by the Victorians and Edwardians through the rich variety of photographs and vintage postcards in this beautiful album. A world we usually see in monochrome or sepia is presented here in vivid colour, bringing the Victorian and Edwardian people a little closer to us. 128 pages are packed with images of people on the golf course, playing croquet and tennis, sports days and football matches. We see visits to the zoo, cruises on river boats and paddle steamers, fairground and pleasure beach excursions, days at the races and other, more unusual pursuits, all of which tell the story of social life 100 to 160 years ago. Go on, take a look!

About John Hannavy

John Hannavy, former Professor in Art and Design at Bolton Institute, is a well-known photographer, and a writer and broadcaster on the history of photography.

Table of Contents

Preface /Introduction /In the Park /Dancing /Enjoying the Regatta /A Day at the Races /At the Zoo /Punch & Judy /Cricket /A Round of Golf /Playing and Watching Football /Scouting /Pierrots & Minstrels /On the Beach /Tennis /Bowls /Winter Sports /Hunting /Shooting /Fishing /Listening to the Band /Pleasure Beaches /All the Fun of the Fair /A Summer Picnic /A Trip on a Pleasure Steamer /Promenading /Motoring /Pageants & Dressing Up /A Few Days in the Country /Cycling /Climbing & Mountaineering /Sports Day /A Nice Cup of Tea /Visiting Exhibitions /Motor Racing /Playing Cards /Boating /Croquet /Children Playing /Courtship /Enjoying a Pint of Beer /A Walk in the Gardens /Roller Skating /Sightseeing /Shopping /A Life on the Ocean Wave /Holidaying Abroad /Index

Additional information

GOR011090991
9780747807209
0747807205
The Victorians and Edwardians at Play by John Hannavy
Used - Like New
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20090216
128
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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