York in the 1950s: Ten Years that Changed a City

di Paul Chrystal (Autore)

Amberley Publishing, 2015

The 1950s in York was a decade of reconstruction and regeneration after the depredations of the Second World War. This book charts these changes to give a unique picture of the city that gradually emerged over the years 1950–59. It covers developments in the railway and confectionery industries that provided the foundation for growth and prosperity — the changing face of trade on the high street; the growth of tourism; the role of the media in the city; music, cinema, theatre and entertainment; schools, colleges and hospitals in the city; and York City FC. Using archive material from The York Press, York City Archives and the prestigious Borthwick Institute at the University of York, this book provides a unique history of York in an often forgotten decade, forgotten even though it provides the bedrock for much of what we see today.

• Autore: Paul Chrystal
• Editore: Amberley Publishing
• Collana: Ten Years that Changed a City
• Anno: 2015
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 96 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 165 mm
• Peso: 310 gr.
• EAN: 9781445640594

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