This book traces Town Halls historical development from their early beginnings to the present day, at a time when many are being repurposed as they became redundant, while others have opened themselves up for more secular use.
The grand hotel is an icon of the British seaside. Occupying the most favoured spots on the prom, elaborate Victorian and later buildings maintain an air of refinement that harks back to an earlier age. This book tells their story.
The beach hut is an integral part of the British seaside, and is no less popular now than it has ever been. This is the story of these quirky buildings.