Allotments by Twigs Way

Allotments by Twigs Way

Allotments are a much-loved part of every British city, town and many villages. At the height of their popularity around the Second World War, allotments were increasingly neglected towards the end of the twentieth century, but are now in the throes of a full-scale revival. Many allotments now have long waiting lists, and allotment keeping has become a fashionable hobby.This book explores the fascinating story of the allotment, from its roots in the Diggers of the seventeenth century to the influence of 'food miles' and GM. It includes insights into quirky rules and regulations, murder and looting, and even art and opera on the allotment. Drawing on archival and contemporary material, this richly illustrated book considers both the history and the future of the not-so-humble allotment.This book is part of the Britain's Heritage series, which provides definitive introductions to the riches of Britain's past, and is the perfect way to get acquainted with allotments in all their variety.

Twigs Way is a garden historian, writer and lecturer with a particular interest in the gardens of the working and middle classes. She is the author of a number of books including The Wartime Garden, Garden Gnomes and Allotments for Shire.

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ISBN 13	9781445665702
ISBN 10	1445665700
Title	Allotments
Author	Twigs Way
Series	Britain's Heritage
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Amberley Publishing
Year published	2017-04-15
Number of pages	64
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