High Wycombe in 50 Buildings by Brazil, Eddie

High Wycombe in 50 Buildings (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781445697628)

Vendor: Eddie Brazil
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Format: Paperback
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High Wycombe in 50 Buildings by Brazil, Eddie

High Wycombe in 50 Buildings

$25.95
High Wycombe in 50 Buildings by Brazil, Eddie

High Wycombe in 50 Buildings

$25.95
Format: Paperback
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High Wycombe is often looked upon as the archetypal, provincial town - a suburban satellite of London with little history of note. Such a viewpoint is far from the truth as it is Buckinghamshire's second largest town and has a rich heritage stretching back over 2,000 years. First recorded as 'Wicumun' in AD 970, it became a market borough in 1222 and in subsequent centuries its industries included the production of lace, linen, paper and furniture. In more recent times, the town was home to RAF Bomber Command from 1940 to 1968. In High Wycombe in 50 Buildings local author Eddie Brazil charts the town's architectural lineage showing how it has developed over the centuries. In doing this he also reveals much about the history, the people and their way of life. Although it has expanded, with new developments stretching over its surrounding hills, the centre of Wycombe and its valley still have many buildings that show the rich heritage of the town through the Iron Age, Middle Ages, Georgian and Victorian eras, right up to the present day.

Author: Eddie Brazil
ISBN-10: 1445697629
ISBN-13: 9781445697628
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2021
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
By Eddie Brazil
By Eddie Brazil
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Eddie was born in Dublin and later raised in London. He had his first paranormal experience, aged ten, at his family home in London. This encounter led him down the path of Psychical research and the study of Borley Rectory. He has travelled extensively investigating haunted sites. He has lectured on ghosts and recently appeared on television to discuss the life of psychic investigator, Harry Price. His other interests are church architecture, exploring battlefields, steam railways and playing guitar in a rock band. In 1983 he wrote the theme music to the film,"Expresso Slasho". His is a photographer and has shot pictures for a number of books and periodicals on the paranormal and local history. He is married and lives with his wife and daughter in Buckinghamshire.

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