Stroud is a fascinating Cotswold market town, built on a hillside at the convergence of five valleys. Into its rich history are woven many strands : the story of the wool trade, the arrival of canals and railways, the construction of fine public buildings and the development of streets, parks and shops. In the past few decades it has also attracted artists and has become strongly associated with green issues. Ninety-four classic old photographs - some never ever published before - are produced in an attractive sepia tone, accompanied by a modern colour photograph with an accompanying caption. The book focuses on the changing scene and highlights how the passage of time has affected the appearance of Stroud, its businesses, places of worship and open spaces.

• The launch of the new

  Amberley list is being accompanied by the promotion of a range of Cotswold

  books of which this is one.

• The recent developments including the launch of the new

  Amberley list and the new direction in Alan Sutton’s publishing career are

  sparking much interest in Gloucestershire and beyond.

• Feature coverage in the Gloucestershire

  Gazette, the Citizen and Cotswold Life.

• Publication

  launch to celebrate the inception of the new Through Time series.