The next half-century was a period known in the city's history as "the quiet years".

The quiet years after 1635 were followed by new military conflicts between 1639 and 1648.

It is not known whether any work was done during the city's "quiet years" of the early 20th century.

Then there came three quiet years of painting and literary work.

"This would have been a quiet year anyway," he said.

The quiet years of Alfred's life were coming to a close, and war was on the horizon.

The quiet years were over, and a new industry was replacing mining.

Telling him of my quiet years seemed to settle those old ghosts.

Use these quieter years to put in some ground work for when the economy gets going again.

"After so many quiet years, I simply can't understand it."