{"product_id":"weston-super-mare-past-and-present","title":"Weston-super-Mare Past and Present","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nineteenth century saw \u003cem\u003eWeston-super-Mare\u003c\/em\u003e grow from a tiny village of about 100 inhabitants to a thriving Victorian seaside resort of nearly 20,000 people.\u003c\/strong\u003e A further hundred years later it has a population of almost 70,000. Despite changing fortunes during the twentiteth century, as a traditional English week at the seaside was replaced by holidays overseas and short breaks in the UK, Weston has managed to adapt - and still flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharon Poole's new book uncovers many of the changes that Weston has seen over the years, comparing old photographs with the scene today. Dramatic developments are complemented by suprising survivals - remnants of the past tat unchanged in the modern town. The illustrations are accompanied by Sharon's in-depth and knowledgable text, which will be of interest to residents and visitors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57613179191669,"sku":"9780750940658","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780750940658.jpg?v=1790607820","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/weston-super-mare-past-and-present","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}