Bøker av Michael Rouse

Standing on what was one of the largest islands in the Cambridgeshire Fens, Ely has a rich and varied history. The Story of Ely takes an engaging look at this cathedral city from the earliest times to the modern day, recalling pivotal events and taking into account its unique architectural development and heritage.

This fascinating and fully revised selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Hunstanton and Wells-Next-the-Sea have changed and developed over the last century.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Cambridgeshire Fens have changed and developed over the last century

The county of Norfolk in East Anglia has a long and rich history. A settlement for thousands of years, the county has seen numerous battles and fortifications. Many Norfolk market towns still exist, a nod to its former importance in the woollen and agricultural industries. It is home to the Broads, a well-known network of rivers, waterways and lakes, which have been reshaped and transformed by generations of Norfolk inhabitants. Historical sites, such as those in the centre of Norwich, and the miles of sandy beaches, receive many visitors throughout the year. Join local author Michael Rouse on a visual tour of this beautiful county, using old and new images to illustrate the changes that have taken place over the years. His carefully selected images will surprise and delight anyone who knows and loves this ancient and picturesque county.

Felixstowe owes its existence to the 19th-century fashion for seaside holidays when the gentry and businessmen chose to build their summer residences in the parishes of Walton and Felixstowe. In earlier centuries Walton had been the more significant settlement, with a manor and a castle. Even the later fort guarding the Suffolk side of Harwich harbour was often considered to be part of Essex. When the Dutch landed on the Common in 1667 and were defeated by Land guard Fort's garrison, all England heard of the place and King Charles II himself paid them a visit. Join Mike Rouse on this fascinating visual journey around this popular and colourful town, as he shows us what affect history has had on the area through time. This new collection of photographs, carefully selected by the author, is sure to surprise and delight residents and visitors alike.

The part of the Suffolk coast that embraces Southwold and Aldeburgh has a rich history in its relationship between its inhabitants and the North Sea. This is a paradise for writers, artists, walkers, bird watchers and all those who want a holiday away from some of the excesses of the typical seaside resorts. There are golden sands, shinglebanks, crumbling cliffs, lost towns, heathland walks and all the time the restless sea rolling in. 'There is no sea like the Aldeburgh sea, it speaks to me,' wrote the poet Edward Fitzgerald and it still speaks to anyone who wants to hear it that visits this fascinating area. Michael Rouse's photographs capture the places today, while the selection of old photographs record holidaymakers and scenes from over one hundred years ago. This is a nostalgic journey back in time for residents and visitors alike.