Bøker av Patrick Denney

Colchester's history goes back to the Iron Age and the Roman settlement that was for a while the capital of Britain. There are extensive remains of Roman Colchester that can still be seen today, as well as from its medieval and later history, including its Norman castle built on Roman foundations. The wool trade brought prosperity and many buildings date from the Tudor period, but much of today's Colchester dates from its expansion in the nineteenth century. In the years after the Second World War, areas of the town were redeveloped and this has continued in recent years, including its extensive garrison area. Colchester Reflections features an exciting collection of historic and modern pictures that are individually merged to reveal how the area has changed over the decades. Each of the 180 pictures in this book combines a recent colour view of Colchester with the matching sepia archive scene. Through the split-image effect, readers can see how streets, buildings and everyday life have transformed with the passing of time. Local author Patrick Denney presents this fascinating visual chronicle that ingeniously reflects past and present glimpses of Colchester. This book will be of interest to residents, visitors, local historians and all those with links to the area.

A revised guided tour of the historic town of colchester, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

Colchester at Work is a fascinating pictorial history of the working life of the Essex town of Colchester in the last hundred and more years.

Explore the secret history of Colchester, reputedly the oldest recorded town in Britain, with this fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

Buildings of Colchester Through Time records some of the town's best preserved historic buildings. From the great Norman Castle and picturesque ruins of St Botolph's Priory, through to architecture of the twenty-first century, there is something here to please all tastes. Colour photographs illustrate the wide range of buildings and styles referred to, all of which are located within easy walking distance of the town centre.The book also provides a wealth of information on both architectural detail and general points of interest. It will certainly appeal to those who have an interest in historic buildings, but will be of particular interest to those who wish to add to their knowledge and enjoyment of the history of Colchester. There is also a handy location map included to assist those who may wish to view the buildings as part of an architectural walking tour of the town.

A history of Colchester