Textile Mills of South West England
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Textile Mills of South West England by Mike Williams )
This book provides a wide-reaching analysis of historical context, an account of the origins and development of each of the industries, an interpretation of the distinctive features of the buildings, a clarification of the historical importance of South West textile mills and clear statements on the benefits of their conservation.
Mike Williams' book is able to bring that heritage vividly to life through a rich array of high quality photographs, both modern and archival, reproductions of contemporary prints, superb maps and technical drawings whic are liberally scattered throughoutThis beautifully-produced and highly informative volume marks a most welcome contribution to the study of the textile industries of the south west of England. -- Adrian Randall * Journal of Rural History, Volume 25, Issue 2 *
... one of a growing number of substantial, analytical studies by English Heritage which are characterised by rigorous field investigations and copious illustrations ... It is hard to find fault with such a thoughtful, thoroughly researched, well-written and beautifully presented volume. . ... It is less than sixty years since the term 'Industrial Archaeology' was first coined in print and this high-quality, detailed, yet accessible interdisciplinary study shows how the subject has already matured. The volume provides a rewarding read for all with an interest in industrial history or the landscape of the south west. -- Matthew Bristow * Landscape History, Volume 35, Issue 2 *
... this book is a long-awaited and very welcome study on a fully regional basis. ... it has an open and readable style with a good balance of technical terminology and historical narrative, making it accessible to both specialist and generalist reader alike. ... this work is a masterful achievement, both learned and practical; a must-have for anyone with an interest in this fascinating topic. -- David Morgan * Context 137, November 2014 *
... one of a growing number of substantial, analytical studies by English Heritage which are characterised by rigorous field investigations and copious illustrations ... It is hard to find fault with such a thoughtful, thoroughly researched, well-written and beautifully presented volume. . ... It is less than sixty years since the term 'Industrial Archaeology' was first coined in print and this high-quality, detailed, yet accessible interdisciplinary study shows how the subject has already matured. The volume provides a rewarding read for all with an interest in industrial history or the landscape of the south west. -- Matthew Bristow * Landscape History, Volume 35, Issue 2 *
... this book is a long-awaited and very welcome study on a fully regional basis. ... it has an open and readable style with a good balance of technical terminology and historical narrative, making it accessible to both specialist and generalist reader alike. ... this work is a masterful achievement, both learned and practical; a must-have for anyone with an interest in this fascinating topic. -- David Morgan * Context 137, November 2014 *
Author and Investigator at Historic England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848020832 |
| ISBN 10 | 184802083X |
| Title | Textile Mills of South West England |
| Author | Mike Williams |
| Series | English Heritage |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Historic England |
| Year published | 2013-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Prizes | Joint winner of Association for Industrial Archaeology's Peter Neaverson Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Industrial Archaeology 2014 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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