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The fourth and final volume of this series of books exploring Britain's rich industrial past. This book includes the rise and demise of the mill, sickles, needles and nails, a nation of shopkeepers and picturing the industrial world.

The first comprehensive history of gas-engined trams.

THE FIRST BOOK TO EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF THE CENTRIFUGAL GOVERNOR -AN EARLY ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMILLUSTRATED WITH OVER 200 PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, PLANS AND DIAGRAMSFROM CHRISTIAAN HUYGENS' FIRST ESSAYS ON CENTRIFUGAL FORCE IN 1673, THE BOOK SPANS MORE THAN 250 YEARS OF THE SPINNING BALLS'

This book offers an in-depth exploration of transporter bridges around the globe, highlighting their engineering marvels and historical significance. It delves into the design, construction, and functionality of these unique structures, showcasing their role in transportation and connectivity. Through detailed illustrations and analyses, readers will gain insights into both well-known and lesser-known transporter bridges, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts of architecture and engineering.

The fascinating story behind a Victorian law with a welcome and unexpected side effect - it allowed today's heritage railways to come into being.

Edwardian Railways in Postcards dips into the history of Britain¿s railwaysthrough the phenomenal popularity of the railway postcard between 1902 and1915. Postcard collecting is a hobby as old as the picture postcard itself, andrailway postcards were amongst the medium¿s first collectables. Through thepostcard, almost every aspect of equipping and operating a railway was explored.In the Edwardian era, annual postcard sales are thought to have exceeded500,000,000, and the public who bought them sought an infinite variety ofsubject matter. Publishers vied with each other to produce more and morevisually interesting cards, and all the big railway companies produced their ownsets of `official¿ postcards to advertise the extent of their network, and promotethe modernity of their operations.Some of the 290 postcards included in this book are extremely rare, and offer aunique insight into the `golden age¿ of both the postcard and Britain¿s railways.

This is the third volume of John Hannavy's series of books exploring the country's rich and varied industrial heritage. It is presented in the same format as the earlier two books - Britain's Industrial Heritage and Our Industrial Past - More of Britain's Industrial Heritage. This time John Hannavy explores a similarly eclectic range of topics. 'Paper and Print' is an obvious choice of subject, exploring the history of the printed word and the papers on which it - and this book - are printed. 'The Farming Industry' looks at the mechanization of food production and the impact it had on rural employment, while 'Communications, Computers and Codebreakers' chronicles the evolution of radio, television and computers, and includes the work of the pioneering inventors and code-breakers - including the author's aunt - who worked with early computers. 'China, Tiles and Glass' explores the mechanization of glass and clayware, while 'All the Fun of the Fair' delves into the fascinating rise of the steam fairground. The importance of modern communications is continued through two chapters looking at 'Roads and Bridges' and 'Road Transport'. The book contains more than 270 colour illustrations - many of them taken specially for this project - and, once again, a detailed Gazetteer at the end of the book lists many of the attractions which preserve and celebrate our industrial history.

Our Industrial Past is a companion to the author¿s 2015 book Britain¿s Industrial Heritage, and is presented in the same format, exploring an eclectic mix of themes covering many aspects of the technologies which powered Britain¿s industrial development. This time John Hannavy explores domestic topics such as `Building Britain¿, `Putting a Roof over our Heads¿, and `All Mod Cons¿ looking at stone masonry, brick-making, slate cutting, the art of the thatcher, the histories of fresh water, flushing toilets, gas lighting and electricity. Maritime themes including `Great Ports and Safe Havens¿, `The Welcoming Light¿ ¿ the story of the lighthouse and lightship ¿ and the fishing industry pay tribute to the importance of Britain as a sea-faring nation, while finally, `The Arms Industry¿ explores the defence of Britain on land, sea and in the air, from the Mary Rose to the 1960s. The great weapons systems developed in the early years of the 20th century get special mention ¿ the world¿s first tank was built in Lincoln just over a century ago in 1915. Once again, a detailed Gazetteer at the end of the book lists many of the visitor attractions which preserve and celebrate our history and the book is illustrated with an engaging mix of John Hannavy¿s own original photography and historic photographs and postcards of these industries at their peak.

In this book, the author focuses on the golden age of British industry, from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Featuring canals, mining, iron and steel, railways, shipbuilding and shipping, manufacturing and road transport, and with a comprehensive gazetteer of the principal sites open to the public, this handy-sized pocket guide is the ideal companion in exploring the rich heritage of Britain's glorious industrial past.

This book offers a series of snapshots of the fascinating story and enduring charm of the paddle steamer over the last two hundred years.