Jill Fowler

Tring Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Tring, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this area throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set and through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of this market town's history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of this beautiful area, as Jill Fowler guides us through Tring's streets. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in this town all their lives, or whether they are just visiting Tring for the first time. This book also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.

This small market town has rapidly expanded in recent years bringing in large numbers of new residents, many from London. This influx has inspired the founding of many clubs, societies and sports facilities. Lying in London’s commuter belt, council redevelopment of large open spaces around Tring has seen the destruction of many old buildings, however much still remains as will be revealed in the fascinating images of the book.

This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.