| East Kilbride Through Time Contributor(s): Niven, Bill (Author) |
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ISBN: 1848686781 ISBN-13: 9781848686786 Publisher: Amberley Publishing OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical |
| Dewey: 941.4 |
| Series: Through Time |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this area 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, and through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of this town's history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of this vibrant town, as Bill Niven guides us through the local streets. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in this area all their lives, or whether they are just visiting East Kilbride for the first time. This book also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society. |
Contributor Bio(s): Niven, Bill: - Born and raised in East Kilbride and is a chartered accountant by profession. He served as an army officer in Singapore during national service and was much involved in the development of the East Kilbride new town. Bill was appointed provost (mayor) from 1969 to 1972. He is the President of the Scottish Covenanter Memorials Association and President of Eaglesham Feuars Association & Eaglesham History Society. |