England's Workshops
Details:
- Author(s) Strauss, G L M, et al
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1864
- Pages 312pp
- Publisher Groombridge & Sons
- Place Published London
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Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:
Provides descriptions of visits to c40 manufacturers in the provinces, describing the processes employed, products manufactured and sometimes giving other details of the business. Arranged by sector, viz: 'metal workshops' x 21 entries; 'chemical workshops' x 5; 'glass workshops' x 2; provision and supply workshops' x 10; 'domestic workshops' x 2. Several essays formerly published in 'Illustrated News' and trade press including 'Chemist & Druggist'. The content, aimed at the general reader, is verbose. Has sections: 'Metal workshops' [pp4-129]; 'Chemical workshops' [pp131-208]; 'Production and supply workshops' [pp209-305]; 'Domestic workshops' [pp306-12]. For businesses covered see individual BHE entries