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Street Furniture Lynn Pearson

Street Furniture By Lynn Pearson

Street Furniture by Lynn Pearson


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Summary

A fascinating journey through the history of street furniture in the UK, written by a leading authority on the topic. Milestones, sign posts, benches and lamp posts are all included alongside fascinating obscure examples.

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Street Furniture by Lynn Pearson

Our streets are enriched by a huge variety of objects, from water fountains and horse troughs to post boxes, signposts and more. Collectively, these objects are known as street furniture. From Roman-era milestones to modern infrastructure disguised as artwork, they tell us much about contemporary life. This book relates the compelling history of street furniture's design and manufacture, featuring notable architects and major ironfounders, as well as curiosities like King Edward VIII post boxes. It brings the story right up to date, detailing the new generation of environmentally friendly and digitally connected street furniture. The book also charts the dangers to our streetscapes, which are particularly vulnerable to change, with heritage street furniture at risk of being forgotten or lost. This book includes many fascinating images of surviving street furniture and vanished pieces, with archive material allowing readers to see long-gone items in use. It will appeal to those interested in social and transport history, in how we lived in the past, and indeed how we may live in the future.

About Lynn Pearson

Dr Lynn Pearson is an independent architectural historian specializing in industrial buildings and public art. Her books include the Tile Gazetteer (Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society), runner-up at the 2005 National Reference Book of the Year Awards.

Additional information

GOR012350280
9781398107724
1398107727
Street Furniture by Lynn Pearson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Amberley Publishing
2022-02-15
96
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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