Bøger af Jenny Main

A great nursing reformer, Ethel Gordon Fenwick was born before the age of the motor car and died at the start of the jet age.

Explore the town of Elgin in Moray in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

The Moray coast contains a wide variety of scenery, from rocky coastlines, shifting shingle, rugged cliffs, sheltered bays, glorious stretches of sandy beaches and the largest dune system in Britain. Birdlife is plentiful and otters, seals, badgers and deer inhabit an area where once beaver, wolves and wild boar roamed. Meanwhile, flint arrowheads, Bronze Age settlements, burial cairns, standing stones, promontory forts, Pictish carvings and Roman coin hoards all leave intriguing hints into Moray's past. Although two of Moray's Second World War air bases have thrived, only faint remains are left of the many eighteenth century shipyards and ports, while many of the once-bustling fishing harbours only shelter pleasure craft. The Moray coast, from Cullen to Findhorn and Culbin, has undergone many changes, and this book tries to give a flavour of a region that is full of fascinating stories, constant surprises and glorious scenery.

Elgin Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of Scotland. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Elgin, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of Elgin throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set. Through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of the town's history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of Elgin, as the author guide us through the town's streets. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in Elgin all their lives, or whether they are just visiting this fabulous town. It also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.

Elgin From Old Photographs offers a fascinating glimpse into life in this Scottish town over the last hundred years or so. More than 230 images illustrate the changes that have overtaken the area and its surrounding villages. Drawing upon an eclectic collection of photographs, the author offers a charming glimpse into the history and natural beauty of this area. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in this corner of Scotland all their lives, or whether they are just visiting this beautiful area. Elgin From Old Photographs also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.