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A Reading Scrapbook: A history of the town through printed ephemera

A Reading Scrapbook: A history of the town through printed ephemera


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Historical ephemera gives us a fascinating glimpse into everyday life in Reading in centuries past. In this book David Cliffe uses surviving pieces of ephemera from the collections held in the Department of Typography at the University of Reading and the Local Studies section at Reading Central Library as a starting point for a marvellous and discursive journey into the history of the town. Going back over the last 300 years and more, these scraps of paper show how the people of Reading lived, how they made their money, what they did for entertainment, and much more. The author’s commentary puts each piece into the context of its time and brings to life the story of the town. This is an intriguing and absorbing dive into local history.

Table of Contents:
Foreword and Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Markets and Auctions Chapter 2. Shopping Chapter 3. Department Stores Chapter 4. Trades and Services Chapter 5. Manufacturing Chapter 6. Transport Chapter 7. Restaurants, Hotels, Pubs and Breweries Chapter 8. Churches and Religion Chapter 9. Clubs and Societies Chapter 10. People Chapter 11. Stage, Screen and Radio Chapter 12. Music and Dance Chapter 13. Sport Chapter 14. Royalty, Festivals and Processions Chapter 15. Crime and Punishment Chapter 16. Local Government Chapter 17. War and Peace Chapter 18. Reading Printers Bibliography Index

About the Author :
David Cliffe came to Reading in 1969 as a newly qualified librarian to work in public libraries. He worked for both Reading and Berkshire, and at the end of his career was able to spend time on the extensive local studies collection in Reading Central Library. This was the ideal job for someone who has been keen on local history for as long as he can remember! He is currently Chairman of The History of Reading Society and Berkshire Local History Association. His other books about Reading have looked at churches, public libraries, cinemas, and pubs and breweries.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781915048141
  • Publisher: Two Rivers Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Two Rivers Press
  • Height: 200 mm
  • No of Pages: 224
  • Weight: 842 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1915048141
  • Publisher Date: 31 Oct 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: A history of the town through printed ephemera
  • Width: 200 mm


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