Product Description
Leicester Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Leicester, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of Leicester throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set. Through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of the city's history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of Leicester, as the author guides us through the city's streets. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in Leicester all their lives, or whether they are just visiting this vibrant city. It also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.
From the Author
It has taken many months to seek out the ideal images for this book, both the lovely archived photographs, and the corresponding colour images of Leicester in the 21st Century.
Leicester is a place to be proud of, and to celebrate. I can promise my readers that almost all of the archive images in this book have never been published before. Many have been gleaned from personal family collections. The colour images of today's city, have taken time to prepare and shoot. They represent a vibrant city.
If you have any association with Leicester, I promise you that this book will please you.
About the Author
Stephen Butt studied Psychology at Durham University and gained an MA in Local History from Nottingham University. He works as a Senior Broadcast Journalist for the BBC in Leicester. He is well-published, having contributed to various academic research areas. His last book, Central Leicester in old images, published in 2005, has recently been reprinted by The History Press. Stephen presents a weekly local history programme on BBC Radio Leicester, and is currently working with the TV historian Michael Wood, providing local research for a ground-breaking series to be broadcast in 2011 on the history of English village settlements.
