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Picture
the Past: Nottingham
Geoffrey Oldfield
Nottingham – Picture the Past is a unique
insight into the use of photography in the illustrious
history of one of England’s finest cities,
and a picture of how photographs were used, developed,
and what they meant to the people of Nottingham throughout
the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond
the exquisite exterior of theses well-kept photos,
readers can see the historical context in which they
are set, and through the author’s factual captions
for every picture and carefully-selected choice of
images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of
the city’s history.
In Nottingham – Picture the Past readers are
able to follow a timeline of events and watch as,
not only the photographic techniques but also the
uses for photographs, evolve in front of their eyes,
from photos being used for personal use among the
fashionable and rich, to their use as an artistic
expression and for commercial purposes towards the
end of the 19th century. The book is a refreshing
and exciting way of looking at the origins of photography
in Nottingham and how both the technical and design
aspects of photography continually evolved to keep
up with an ever-changing society.
For years, the illustrations collection in Nottingham,
acquired by the County Council in 1976, has become
recognised as an indispensable aid to illustrate
many books of local interest and also aid members
of the public with general interest in records of
the past. Now readers can achieve an exciting insight
into Nottingham’s past, presented by the author
in a comprehensive and detailed guide. The book will
be essential reading and reference for residents
both past and present, who take an interest in photography
and the city’s colourful history.
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