| Author: | Sylvia Kent | ISBN: | 9781781560792 |
| Publisher: | JMD Media | Publication: | February 29, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sylvia Kent |
| ISBN: | 9781781560792 |
| Publisher: | JMD Media |
| Publication: | February 29, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Brentwood today is a busy modern town with close proximity to London where many of its present residents work. However, the town enjoys a fascinating history and its provenance is linked to many national characters and famous events. This 9000 word e-book provide is a must-read for Brentwoodians, past and present. The 6 chapters are divided into short, easily digestible sections covering: - Brentwood's early history- Development and expansion- A selection of villages of particular historical interest- Famous historical figures associated with the town- A selection of noteworthy churches and schools- Famous events and connections, up to the modern eraThe text is illustrated with 50 images of the past and present and will bring back many happy memories. About the authorSylvia Kent is an author of seven books and has been a freelance columnist for 18 years writing weekly features on numerous topics, but local history is her passion. She is Trustee at a local Museum and is Archivist to the Society of Women Writers & Journalists, producing their history The Woman Writer. This is her first foray into electronic books and she has enjoyed researching and writing this ebook about Brentwood, a town where she lived for 30 years.
Brentwood today is a busy modern town with close proximity to London where many of its present residents work. However, the town enjoys a fascinating history and its provenance is linked to many national characters and famous events. This 9000 word e-book provide is a must-read for Brentwoodians, past and present. The 6 chapters are divided into short, easily digestible sections covering: - Brentwood's early history- Development and expansion- A selection of villages of particular historical interest- Famous historical figures associated with the town- A selection of noteworthy churches and schools- Famous events and connections, up to the modern eraThe text is illustrated with 50 images of the past and present and will bring back many happy memories. About the authorSylvia Kent is an author of seven books and has been a freelance columnist for 18 years writing weekly features on numerous topics, but local history is her passion. She is Trustee at a local Museum and is Archivist to the Society of Women Writers & Journalists, producing their history The Woman Writer. This is her first foray into electronic books and she has enjoyed researching and writing this ebook about Brentwood, a town where she lived for 30 years.
