Spotlight on Derby : the official handbook, 1947
One of the many official handbooks that were issued by nearly all UK local authorities during the mid-20th century to help 'sell' the borough or district and that were as much aimed at attracting business to industrial towns as well as resorts or holiday haunts. This 1947 one, issued by the County Borough of Derby Estates and Development Committee is in fact a very lavish affair with a large number of adverts for the county town's many companies as well as describing the borough's amenities and services.
The cover is a bold 'spotlight' on Derby, casting a shadow over a good chunk of England and is far removed from the usual staid presentation of the borough coat of arms that normally adorn such books!
Spotlight on Derby : the official handbook, 1947
One of the many official handbooks that were issued by nearly all UK local authorities during the mid-20th century to help 'sell' the borough or district and that were as much aimed at attracting business to industrial towns as well as resorts or holiday haunts. This 1947 one, issued by the County Borough of Derby Estates and Development Committee is in fact a very lavish affair with a large number of adverts for the county town's many companies as well as describing the borough's amenities and services.
The cover is a bold 'spotlight' on Derby, casting a shadow over a good chunk of England and is far removed from the usual staid presentation of the borough coat of arms that normally adorn such books!