Castle Park Souvenir Guide by Paul Courtney - 1995

Leicestershire (England) Dept. of Planning and Transportation, 1995. Paperback. Very Good. Leicestershire (England) Dept. of Planning and Transportation [Published date: 1995] Paper covers, [60] pp (unpaginated). Staple bound. In very good condition. Size A4 (8.25 x 11.75") black and white pictorial paper covers have light bumping and creasing to edges and corners and light overall scuffing. Binding tight (staple bound). Pages clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. Black and white photo reproductions throughout with some color photos and illustrations as well. [From introduction on page 1] The city of Leicester has a long and proud history. The story of its origins and development is a fascinating one and there are few modern industrial cities in England that can boast so rich and deep a heritage. At the heart of this history is Castle Park - a small area close to the City Centre where evidence of just about every period of Leicester's past can be explored and enjoyed. This souvenir guide illustrates the changing face of Castle Park over the last 2000 years and provides some clues to understanding how the appearance of present-day Leicester has been shaped. Topics include: Map of Medieval Leicester; map Leicester in 1722; Jewry Wall; Medieval Castle; Castle Hall; Castle Gates; Castle Gardens; Lost Streets; Cathedral & Guild Hall; Places of Worship; Bridges; Old Houses; The Newarke; Rich & Poor; Trinity Hospital; Civil War; Pubs;