Warrington Reflections

Warrington is an old town with a rapidly changing townscape, captured by local amateur and professional photographers over the last 170 years. Warrington Reflections provides a superb opportunity to travel through time in 180 unique images, revealing clues to the town's past.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Warrington, an ancient and well-established town, has undergone a remarkable transformation from a traditional industrial Lancashire center to a modern-day Cheshire New Town. In her book titled "Warrington Reflections," local author and historian Janice Hayes unveils these captivating changes through a collection of photographs taken by amateur and professional photographers over the past 170 years. The snapshots and official images capture the evolving daily life in the various districts that comprise modern-day Warrington, while the town center has undergone a nearly unrecognizable transformation. Remarkable images from the early days of photography in the 1850s depict the final days of the medieval marketplace, while contemporary photographers have documented the rapidly changing streetscape around Bridge Street and the newly developed Time Square.

Over the past fifty years, Warrington has experienced a continuous evolution. Long-time residents of Warrington struggle to recall the familiar landmarks of shops and workplaces, while newer residents are yet to discover the town's rich history. "Warrington Reflections" offers a unique opportunity to journey through time with 180 unique images that blend archive and contemporary photographs, revealing clues to Warrington's past. This captivating visual chronicle will evoke memories for residents and anyone with ties to the town.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 233 x 166 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398105324