Traditional Country Craftsmen

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  • Name Production of goods & services - methods & organisation

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First published 1965. No history. About products, processes, materials, tools, etc, employed by traditional craftsmen and women. Includes sections covering; 'Woodland craftsmen'; 'Village craftsmen' - rake makers, bowl turners, basket makers, coopers, wheelwrights, chair makers, coracle builders; 'Metal and straw crafts' - eg blacksmiths, farriers, thatchers, straw plaiters, etc; 'Stone and clay crafts' - brick makers; potters; stone masons, drystone wallers; slaters; 'Textile crafts' - rope makers, net makers, wool workers; 'Leather crafts' - tanners, curriers, saddle makers, book makers, clog makers