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Foundries and Rolling Mills: Memories of Industrial Britain

Foundries and Rolling Mills: Memories of Industrial Britain

David Hall,Fred Dibnah

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.
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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.

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Title - Foundries and Rolling Mills: Memories of Industrial Britain

Edition -

Author - David Hall,Fred Dibnah

ISBN 13 - 9781846079795

Imprint - BBC Books

Publisher - Ebury Publishing

Date Published - 27/05/2010

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No. of pages - 208

Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 137 x 223 x 21mm

Weight - 366 g

Languages - English