Birmingham 1900-1945: A Social History in Postcards, Images of England

By Eric Armstrong

This fascinating collection of over 200 picture postcards provides a nostalgic insight into the changing history of Birmingham during the period 1900-1945. For over a quarter of this time Britain was at war and the political and social changes experienced were immense, not least in Birmingham, a major industrial city. Each image is accompanied by a detailed caption, bringing the past alive and describing many aspects of life in the city, including chapters on wartime, work, sport, shopping, entertainment and celebrations, providing a vital record of vanished vistas and past practices. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of the area, and also awaken memories of a bygone time for those who worked or lived in the "Second City".

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752440373
• ISBN13: 9780752440378
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.3"