Böcker av Humphrey Phelps

Here are some fascinating insights into life in the Forest of Dean , its people and places, captured in rich selection of old photographs gathered by Humphrey Phelps. Covering most of the land between the Severn and Wye rivers, this is a photographic record of the Forest of Dean from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, illustrating a very different way of life in a changing world.

The Forest of Dean is a guide to the region, between the Severn and Wye, that lies in the west of the county of Gloucestershire. Humphrey Phelps covers every aspect of the area, highlighting the changes that have occurred in the Forest, and describes the successive invasions from the Romans to Rank Xerox! The pages of this book are filled with history, folklore, characters (both famous and infamous) and great scenic descriptions, accompanied by photographs. This engaging testament to a fascinating area will appeal to both visitor and resident alike.