Voices of Eastleigh

Voices of Eastleigh draws together memories of life in this former railway town turned commuter location from a wide range of people. How do residents view their past, present, and future? Has life in Eastleigh been good to them? What was it like to live in a railway cottage where everyone knew and helped each other? What is it like to live in a modern apartment in Benny Hill Close? Glen Jayson compares nostalgic anecdotes from a centenarian resident to a child's view of the future. Read how working at Pirelli or Kipling was once a part of community life. The stories recalled here will rekindle memories for anyone who has lived in this area for more than a few years, and will be an eye-opener for any new arrivals who want to find out more about the history of Eastleigh. The book is illustrated with a wonderful selection of photographs that capture the spirit of this unique area over the past 100 years or so.

About the author

Glen Jayson is an award-winning writer with an interest in the local history of Eastleigh. She lives in Southampton.

Summary

Voices of Eastleigh draws together memories of life in this former railway town turned commuter location from a wide range of people.

Product details

• Authors: Glen Jayson, A. dennison Light
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.12.2019
• Subject: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories; Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories
• EAN: 9780752463018
• ISBN: 978-0-7524-6301-8
• Pages: 128
• Dimensions (packing): 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm
• Weight (packing): 290 g
• Series: Voices; Voices
• Subjects: HISTORY / Social History; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Marriage & Long Term Relationships; Love / Sex / Marriage; HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General