Now That's What I Call Plymouth

The 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s were decades of significant change, with towns and cities redeveloped, shopping habits altered, leisure habits changing, fashions evolving, and transport evolving. These changes were keenly felt in Plymouth on the Devon coast, with the historic Royal Navy base and commercial port remaining open but the city changing markedly over the years. Reconstruction of the centre followed the devastation of the Second World War, and in a massive rebuilding programme of housing the city's boundaries were extended to absorb nearby settlements in the 1960s. The transport network was transformed and redevelopment of Plymouth's sporting and leisure centres continued through this period. Local author Derek Tait recaptures it all in this fascinating portrayal of the city and its people over the course of these most nostalgic decades.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2025
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

The 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s were transformative decades marked by significant changes in towns and cities, shopping habits, leisure activities, fashion, and transport. In Plymouth, on the Devon coast, these changes were particularly evident. The historic Royal Navy base and commercial port remained open, but the city underwent significant redevelopment. Following the devastation of the Second World War, the city's centre was reconstructed, and in the 1960s, its boundaries were extended to absorb nearby settlements. The transport network was transformed, with a move away from the railway and buses leading to new road schemes. This period also saw the redevelopment of Plymouth's sporting and leisure centres. Local author Derek Tait captures the essence of these nostalgic decades in his portrayal of the city and its people.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 232 x 165 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398118515