Aberystwyth Reflections

William Troughton

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Amberley Publishing
15 February 2023

Local history; Places in old photographs

Series: Reflections

Variously called the ‘Biarritz of Wales’, the ‘Cambrian Brighton’ and, by Wynford Vaughan Thomas, ‘A town for the unambitious man’, Aberystwyth has been mid-Wales’s premier holiday resort for over 200 years. It is also the home of a vibrant university. Both these functions have contributed to a rich visual culture documenting the town.

In Aberystwyth Reflections, local author William Troughton has brought together a fascinating collection of historic and modern photographs that are individually merged to reveal how the town has changed across the decades. As an established resort the promenade area, with its pier, bandstand, pierrots, paddling pool and seafront hotels, features in many of the images. Pictures of streets, shops, notable events, military camps, funicular and narrow-gauge railways, the harbour and vanished buildings are also included. A section looks at the development of the university campus during the 1960s and 1970s.

This evocative visual chronicle, which features many previously unpublished photographs, reflects Aberystwyth past and present. It will appeal to residents, visitors and anyone with connections to the town.

By: William Troughton
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 165mm,
Weight: 277g
ISBN: 9781398106369
ISBN 10: 1398106364
Series: Reflections
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 15 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

William Troughton was born and raised in Aberystwyth. He has been employed at the National Library of Wales for over twenty years and written a number of books and articles on the history of his hometown.

Reviews for Aberystwyth Reflections

'Aberystwyth historian Will Troughton has worked his magic once again with his latest book, Aberystwyth Reflections. It quite literally brings together a fascinating collection of historic and modern photographs of the seaside town, with past and present pictures merged to illustrate how Aberystwyth has changed over the years.' -- Cambrian News