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Bicester & Otmoor
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- Book Synopsis
- This fascinating collection of over 200 old photographs explores the town of Bicester and the surrounding settlements in the Otmoor area of Oxfordshire over a period of more than 100 years, providing a valuable pictorial record of the local landscape, people and events that have shaped the history of this region.Through these pictures we catch a glimpse of a way of life that has long since vanished and gain an insight into the everyday life of the people of Bicester and Otmoor: their work, schools. leisure pursuits and special occasions. The images in this book present a complete tour of the region - beginning in Bicester and its surrounding villages through to the 'seven towns' of Otmoor and the parishes on their periphery - recording the changing townscapes, fashions and social and working practices that have been seen here over the past century.This book will be enjoyed by all who know and love Bicester and Otmoor, evoking poignant memories for local residents and introducing those new to the area to the rich heritage of this part of Oxfordshire.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781845884703
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Nonsuch, (10 January 1973)
- Number of Pages
- 160
- Weight
- 195 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 168 x 124 x 12 mm
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