In Photographs
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Manchester and Salford boast an extraordinary historical legacy. In particular, nowhere has a better claim to be regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. The area played a pioneering role in transport history, with the Bridgewater Canal and one terminus of the world’s first fully fledged passenger railway. It saw the collaboration of Marx and Engels, the birth of what became the Suffragette movement and the groundwork for the computer revolution. More recently Manchester saw the discovery of graphene – a form of carbon. All this and much more is reflected in the two cities’ rich heritage of great architecture and urban landscapes. Much of this heritage and many of the important buildings are from the nineteenth century onwards, but there are remains dating back to Roman times.
This book of exceptional photographs reflects the area through the lens of award-winning photographer Jon Sparks. Here are the contrasting scenes and buildings, old and new, that define the essence, identity and vibrant spirit of Manchester and Salford. From industry to sport, leisure to worship, culture to transport and listed buildings to modern skyscrapers, this is a stunning portrait of two eternally fascinating cities.
This book of exceptional photographs reflects the area through the lens of award-winning photographer Jon Sparks. Here are the contrasting scenes and buildings, old and new, that define the essence, identity and vibrant spirit of Manchester and Salford. From industry to sport, leisure to worship, culture to transport and listed buildings to modern skyscrapers, this is a stunning portrait of two eternally fascinating cities.
The historic county of Lancashire has a great diversity of beautiful landscapes. Award-winning local photographer Jon Sparks has captured the county's essence in this collection of stunning images. Bordered on the west by vast seascapes and long sandy beaches and to the east by the imposing Pennine range, the county offers green valleys and heather-clad moors, lonely fells and meandering rivers. From the unspoiled beauty of the Forest of Bowland to the dramatic limestone pavements around Silverdale, this book has it covered. For its proud inhabitants, long-term visitors and even casual tourists, Lancashire in Photographs is a must. Scan through these photographs and you'll quickly see why this county has such enduring appeal.