Live, Work and Play
A Centenary History of Welwyn Garden City
Sinopsis
Books about history using real life memories recorded specifically for the purpose are rare, Live, Work & Play is just such a book. Created from the hundreds of reminiscences of the residents of the town gathered by the WGC Heritage Trust and put into historical context by Prof Mark Clapson , one of the UKs leading social historians, the book offers a unique insight into the creation of the UKs second garden city. Timed to appear at the start of 2020, when Welwyn Garden City achieves its 100th year, the history of Sir Ebenezer Howards final masterpiece, with all its imperfections, is laid out for all to read. Now thriving and at ease with itself WGC is an example of how to create homes for its community. Created as a Garden City in 1920, developed as a New Town from 1948 the lessons it offers are invaluable to both developers and governments alike.
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Ficha Técnica
Editorial: The History Press
ISBN: 9780750995313
Idioma: Inglés
Fecha de lanzamiento: 20/07/2020
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