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Fully illustrated description of Stroud and the Five Valleys' well-known, and lesser-known, places from old photographs

A guided tour of the historic town of Stroud, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.

The book features a captivating collection of photographs that document the transformation of the Stonehouse Valley over the past century. It highlights the various developments and changes in the landscape, offering a visual journey through time that showcases the area's historical evolution.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Nailsworth & Woodchester have changed and developed over the last century.

Ninety-four classic old photographs are produced in an attractive sepia tone, accompanied by a modern colour photograph with an accompanying caption. The book focuses on the changing scene and highlights how the passage of time has affected the appearance of Stroud, its businesses, places of worship and open spaces.

Approximately 100 detailed period photographs from the Francis Frith archive with extended captions and full introduction. Suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers, the volume includes a voucher for a free mounted print of any photograph shown in the book.