High Wycombe in 50 Buildings Brazil Eddie
High Wycombe in 50 Buildings Brazil Eddie High Wycombe is often looked upon as the archetypal, provincial town; a suburban satellite of London with little or any history of note. First recorded as…
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High Wycombe in 50 Buildings Brazil Eddie
High Wycombe is often looked upon as the archetypal, provincial town; a suburban satellite of London with little or any history of note. First recorded as 'Wicumun' in 970 AD, it became a market borough in 1222 and in subsequent centuries its industries included the production of lace, linen, paper and furniture. Such a viewpoint is far from the truth as it is Buckinghamshire's second largest town, with a rich heritage stretching back over two thousand years.
In doing this he also reveals much about the history, the people and their way of life. In more recent times, the town was home to RAF Bomber Command from 1940 to 1968.In 'High Wycombe in 50 Buildings' local author Eddie Hazel charts the town's architectural lineage showing how it has developed over the centuries. Although it has expanded, with new developments stretching over its surrounding hills, the centre of Wycombe and its
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