Series:

Alton Douglas Presents

19 total works

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In many ways this has been the easiest book of all to compile. Last year, as we delved into people's archives to find photograph's for "The Black Country at War", we came across so many wonderful memory-evoking souvenirs of life in the area that it seemed almost criminal not to produce a follow up. So here it is, for your enjoyment - 112 pages crammed with nostalgia, your personal peek into other people's lives and, who knows, maybe a reminder of your past too. We've peered into faded photographs hoping to find someone we know - perhaps that very picture is here again for you to enjoy. You might even discover a slightly younger self looking back at you! Certainly you are bound to find something that strikes a chord, a poster that may have been glimpsed before, a half forgotten building and, I hope, the odd surprise or two to savour.
Can be purchased direct from the author at http://www.altondouglas.co.uk

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Birmingham in the Sixties

by Alton Douglas and Jo Douglas

Published 22 September 1998
Another title in the range of illustrated reviews of the Midlands, Alton Douglas' photographic collection captures Birmingham in its rebuilding phase and its own version of the Swinging Sixties.

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Memories of Walsall

by Alton Douglas and D. Moore

Published 16 October 1989

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Black Country Remembered

by Alton Douglas

Published 21 September 1996
Out of print for several years - this book is once again available. One of my earlier publications, it contains over 200 photographs and countless "vintage" advertisements. Relive the moment when the people of Stourbridge celebrated the Coronation of King George V. Then have a chuckle as comedian Charlie Drake makes a guest appearance at the SCM Typewriters factory in West Bromwich. See Walsall Station in 1969 as the floodwaters turn it into a "canal" - and remember too the floods of 1931 in Smethwick as the residents of Rosefield Road clear up after the deluge.
Can be purchased direct from the author at http://www.altondouglas.co.uk

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Birmingham in the Fifties

by Alton Douglas

Published 22 September 1997
Are you ready again for more time travelling? Some years ago, on a bus, the man next to me, completely out of the blue, said "Hasn't this week gone quickly!" I thought, then, what a daft remark it was, almost as if he thought we'd shared all the same experiences. Now, looking back at the 50's, however, it seems as if we could all say, "Didn't that decade go quickly!" So much happened; the Festival of Britain, the Coronation, Warwickshire winning the Championship and Villa the Cup, the ascent of Everest, the trad boom and rock and roll, Teddy boys, Vespas and Lambrettas, bubble-cars, variety and pop stars galore visiting the city and so on.

In the 50's, the future lay mysteriously ahead. Let's go back in time to remind ourselves of how we looked and behaved and dreamed our dreams.
Can be purchased direct from the author at http://www.altondouglas.co.uk

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With a collection of over 300 photographs, this book covers all aspects of life in Shakespeare's home town throughout the 20th century. The book is part of a series of heavily illustrated books on Midland towns by Alton Douglas.

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Birmingham at Play

by Alton Douglas and Jo Douglas

Published 15 September 1994
A photographic record of Birmingham's leisure activities through the years, this book includes: theatres (both amateur and professional); cinemas; radio and TV personalities; football, cricket, rugby and other sports; ballroom dancing; special events (Coronation, Silver Jubilee); parks; beauty contests; live bands; and motoring.

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The Birmingham Scrapbook

by Alton Douglas

Published 1 September 2005

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Birmingham: 1900 to 1970

by Alton Douglas and Jo Douglas

Published 15 September 2011

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This book covers Birmingham's most dramatic and dangerous years. Over half-a-century ago, our fellow-citizens faced up to an enemy, on their own doorsteps, with that indomitable British spirit, which seems to be a mixture of "Do your worst - see if I care" and "A funny thing happened on the way to the air-raid shelter". We wish to pay tribute to that wartime spirit without in any way glorifying war itself, always remembering that, for a great many people, Birmingham was the Front Line.

To avoid repetition, we have not included much in the way of facts and figures as so much detail was given in our previous books, Birmingham at War Vols 1 and 2. This time, in date order (or as near as memory will allow) we are presenting a scrapbook of events, with lots and lots of local happenings and, here and there, an impression of how the war was developing on the wider scale.

Available direct from the author at http://www.altondouglas.co.uk

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Memories of West Bromwich

by Alton Douglas

Published 15 October 1990
The name West Bromwich is derived from the Olde English 'brom' (the broom brush) and 'wic' (a work-place). But why West Bromwich? This was to differentiate between the other local towns of Castle Bromwich and Little Bromwich. Chapters include: Beginnings, In which they serve, Events, At Work, At Play, On The Move and Around Town.
Can be purchased direct from the author at http://www.altondouglas.co.uk

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Birmingham: A Look Back

by Alton Douglas

Published 21 September 1996
A collection of archive photographs tracing the history of the city of Birmingham, utilizing previously unpublished images.

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Birmingham in the Seventies

by Alton Douglas

Published 3 September 2001
Was it only yesterday? Well, first of all you have to convince yourself that the seventies actually started over thirty years ago. Then you have to work out exactly what you were doing at the time. Personally, I have a big hole in my Birmingham-seventies-consciousness as Jo and I started the decade by getting married in Weston-Super-Mare and then, as a professional comedian, I appeared in long summer seasons in Blackpool, Weston, Bexhill-on-Sea and Shanklin, pantomimes, cabaret, television, radio and lengthy theatre tours all over this sceptred isle. As far as our city is concerned a lot of the rebuilding had been done but there was plenty still to do. Life was fast and constantly changing so let's rewind to the seventies to see if you can find the YOU that used to be.
Can be obtained direct from the author at http://www.altondouglas.co.uk

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Birmingham in the Forties

by Alton Douglas

Published 4 September 2000

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The Black Country at Play

by Alton Douglas

Published 1 September 1994

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Birmingham: Back to the 40's

by Alton Douglas and Jo Douglas

Published 1 September 2008

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