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Carlisle in 50 Buildings

Af: Paul Rabbitts Engelsk Paperback

Carlisle in 50 Buildings

Af: Paul Rabbitts Engelsk Paperback
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Originally established as a Roman settlement to serve the forts along Hadrian’s Wall, the Cumbrian city of Carlisle has a wealth of fascinating history. Its proximity to Scotland meant that it was a crucial military stronghold and its imposing eleventh-century castle and city walls have witnessed many conflicts through the centuries. During the Industrial Revolution it became an important hub on the railway network and a centre of textile manufacturing. Nicknamed the ‘Great Border City’, Carlisle is still the principal commercial and cultural centre of the county.In Carlisle in 50 Buildings author Paul Rabbitts explores fifty of the city’s architectural landmarks to discover its history, development and the changing way of life for its people. Both ancient and modern structures are featured, which have been used for many different purposes and reflect a wide range of architectural styles. The city’s success is based on its industry, which has shaped its built environment together with the many historic buildings and new structures. All these are celebrated within this well-illustrated book. This engaging and accessible portrait of the city’s rich history and its architectural heritage will appeal to residents and visitors alike.
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Originally established as a Roman settlement to serve the forts along Hadrian’s Wall, the Cumbrian city of Carlisle has a wealth of fascinating history. Its proximity to Scotland meant that it was a crucial military stronghold and its imposing eleventh-century castle and city walls have witnessed many conflicts through the centuries. During the Industrial Revolution it became an important hub on the railway network and a centre of textile manufacturing. Nicknamed the ‘Great Border City’, Carlisle is still the principal commercial and cultural centre of the county.In Carlisle in 50 Buildings author Paul Rabbitts explores fifty of the city’s architectural landmarks to discover its history, development and the changing way of life for its people. Both ancient and modern structures are featured, which have been used for many different purposes and reflect a wide range of architectural styles. The city’s success is based on its industry, which has shaped its built environment together with the many historic buildings and new structures. All these are celebrated within this well-illustrated book. This engaging and accessible portrait of the city’s rich history and its architectural heritage will appeal to residents and visitors alike.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 96
ISBN-13: 9781398105201
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1398105201
Kategori: Cumbria
Udg. Dato: 15 jan 2022
Længde: 13mm
Bredde: 235mm
Højde: 165mm
Forlag: Amberley Publishing
Oplagsdato: 15 jan 2022
Forfatter(e): Paul Rabbitts
Forfatter(e) Paul Rabbitts

Kategori Cumbria

ISBN-13 9781398105201

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 96

Udgave

Længde 13mm

Bredde 235mm

Højde 165mm

Udg. Dato 15 jan 2022

Oplagsdato 15 jan 2022

Forlag Amberley Publishing

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