Barry Island - The Making of a Seaside Playground, C.1790- C.1965

By the mid-twentieth century, Barry Island had become one of Britain's most popular seaside resorts. Its history carries important lessons for historians of coastal tourism. This is the first full-length academic study of the Island's development as a seaside resort.

About the author

Andy Croll is principal lecturer in history at the University of South Wales.

Summary

By the mid-twentieth century, Barry Island had become one of Britain's most popular seaside resorts. Its history carries important lessons for historians of coastal tourism. This is the first full-length academic study of the Island's development as a seaside resort.

Product details

• Authors: Andy Croll, Croll Andy
• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2020
• EAN: 9781786835864
• ISBN: 978-1-78683-586-4
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Island, C, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, 20th Century, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Making, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Wales, of, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Barry, South Wales, British & Irish history, Andy, Playground, Croll, Seaside, –c