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Beschreibung
Uncover the surprising story behind Britain's building blocks. From Roman settlements to Victorian slums, bricks have shaped British society. Carolyne Haynes reveals the hidden social history embedded within these seemingly ordinary objects.

Explore the evolution of brickmaking, the impact of lime mortar, and the architectural styles that defined eras. Discover how bricks fueled industrial growth, created urban landscapes, and influenced the lives of both the wealthy and the working class.

Perfect for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the world around them, Brick offers a fresh perspective on the buildings we see every day. Why buy now? Because every brick has a story to tell, and this is your chance to hear it.

Uncover the surprising story behind Britain's building blocks. From Roman settlements to Victorian slums, bricks have shaped British society. Carolyne Haynes reveals the hidden social history embedded within these seemingly ordinary objects.

Explore the evolution of brickmaking, the impact of lime mortar, and the architectural styles that defined eras. Discover how bricks fueled industrial growth, created urban landscapes, and influenced the lives of both the wealthy and the working class.

Perfect for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the world around them, Brick offers a fresh perspective on the buildings we see every day. Why buy now? Because every brick has a story to tell, and this is your chance to hear it.

Über den Autor
CAROLYNE HAYNES is an architect by training. She was project manager of the Heritage Lottery grants for Buriton Chalk Pits - an old lime working - and Bursledon Brickworks, the only remaining Victorian steam driven brickworks left in the country. Now a project manager at The Brickworks Museum, she lives in Southampton.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Fachbereich: Bau- und Umwelttechnik
Genre: Importe, Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780750991933
ISBN-10: 0750991933
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Carolyne Haynes
Hersteller: The History Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 158 x 235 x 18 mm
Von/Mit: Carolyne Haynes
Erscheinungsdatum: 19.11.2019
Gewicht: 0,468 kg
Artikel-ID: 117445970