Lost Wexford
The Forgotten Heritage
Nonfiction, History, British, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Nicky Rossiter | ISBN: | 9780750984843 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | July 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Nicky Rossiter |
| ISBN: | 9780750984843 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | July 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
Over the years trades, streets, buildings, shops and a myriad of other items have gone from Wexford’s landscape. However, this book recalls not only these physical losses but also includes the many items of culture, local lore and other ephemeral heritage that disappears by the week.With chapters on industry, religious practices, entertainment and Wexford characters, this fascinating compendium this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this maritime town.
Over the years trades, streets, buildings, shops and a myriad of other items have gone from Wexford’s landscape. However, this book recalls not only these physical losses but also includes the many items of culture, local lore and other ephemeral heritage that disappears by the week.With chapters on industry, religious practices, entertainment and Wexford characters, this fascinating compendium this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this maritime town.
