Industrial Archaeology An Historical Survey

Industrial Archaeology (1972) presents an in-depth investigation of the nature, methods and materials of the archaeology of industry in the UK, from pre-Roman times to the late twentieth century. It studies topics such as coal and lead mining, textiles, wagon-ways and railways, canals, iron, steel and chemicals, glass-making, agriculture, brewing and many other trades, illustrated by a large number of examples (with photographs of many now-demolished sites) from many time periods and regions. It also deals with the role of excavation and field work, the problems of preservation and restoration, and place of various kinds of museum.

Riassunto

Industrial Archaeology (1972) looks at the nature, methods and materials of the archaeology of industry in the UK, from pre-Roman times to the late twentieth century. It studies topics such as coal and lead mining, textiles, wagon-ways, railways, canals, iron, steel and chemicals, glass-making, agriculture, and brewing.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Arthur Raistrick, Raistrick Arthur
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 17.01.2025
• Categoria: Saggistica > Storia > Preistoria e protostoria, mondo antico; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie
• EAN: 9781032549149
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3254914-9
• Numero di pagine: 332
• Serie: Routledge Revivals
• Categorie: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Archaeology by period / region, Industrial archaeology, mining archaeology, historical industrial processes, heritage site preservation, museum curation methods, transport infrastructure history, restoration of industrial sites, fieldwork in British industrial heritage