Author: |
A.G.K Leonard |
ISBN: |
9781781560303 |
Publisher: |
JMD Media |
Publication: |
January 3, 2012 |
Imprint: |
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Language: |
English |
Author: |
A.G.K Leonard |
ISBN: |
9781781560303 |
Publisher: |
JMD Media |
Publication: |
January 3, 2012 |
Imprint: |
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Language: |
English |
Alan Leonard is a well known and respected local historian and author who has published over a dozen books on Southamptons history. This book is something new in Southampton's history, a whole book about drinking fountains and horse troughs. Surviving blitz and redevelopment, there are 14 of them still to be found around the city, 11 of them officially Grade II listed as buildings of special historic and architectural interest. Alan Leonard, has thoroughly researched the history of the memorials, as well as those who donated them, and this account contains much not previously published, with a wealth of fascinating illustrations and photographs.
Alan Leonard is a well known and respected local historian and author who has published over a dozen books on Southamptons history. This book is something new in Southampton's history, a whole book about drinking fountains and horse troughs. Surviving blitz and redevelopment, there are 14 of them still to be found around the city, 11 of them officially Grade II listed as buildings of special historic and architectural interest. Alan Leonard, has thoroughly researched the history of the memorials, as well as those who donated them, and this account contains much not previously published, with a wealth of fascinating illustrations and photographs.