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Foundries and Rolling Mills Memories of Industrial Britain David Hall

Foundries and Rolling Mills Memories of Industrial Britain By David Hall

Foundries and Rolling Mills Memories of Industrial Britain by David Hall


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Summary

Presenting landmark events from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century, this title introduces the great inventors from the age of steam, describes the day-to-day operation of railways, mills, forges and factories, and paints a picture of what life was like for the mill-hands, colliers and engineers who laboured in industrial Britain.

Foundries and Rolling Mills Memories of Industrial Britain Summary

Foundries and Rolling Mills Memories of Industrial Britain by David Hall

Join engineer, steeplejack and beloved storyteller Fred Dibnah, as he takes you on a personal tour through industrial Britain. Bringing to life landmark events from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century in his typically engaging and anecdotal style, Fred introduces the great inventors from the age of steam, describes the day-to-day operation of railways, mills, forges and factories, and paints a vivid picture of what life was like for the mill-hands, colliers and engineers who laboured in industrial Britain - the workshop of the world. With a comprehensive gazetteer, which lists details of over 230 places of industrial interest - from steam railways and ships, to windmills and watermills - Foundries and Rolling Mills is a glorious portrait of Britain at the height of its industrial power, from one of our most revered figures.

About David Hall

Fred Dibnah was a steeplejack, engineer, craftsman, artist, inventor, steam enthusiast and devotee of Britain's industrial heritage. He first appeared on television in 1979 and became a much-loved cultural icon. An exhaustive storyteller, Fred presented the television series Magnificent Monuments, Age of Steam, Industrial Age and Made in Britain. David Hall, a former journalist, teacher and producer for over 20 years, has made programmes for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and American television. He made all of Fred's last television series and was the producer of Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone. David's writing credits include Fred: The Definitive Biography of Fred Dibnah, Fred Dibnah's Buildings of Britain, and with Fred, Fred Dibnah's Age of Steam.

Additional information

GOR002327846
9781846079795
1846079799
Foundries and Rolling Mills Memories of Industrial Britain by David Hall
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Ebury Publishing
20100527
208
N/A
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