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:
First published 1864. 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]. Not illustrated. For businesses covered see individual BHE entries