Dictionary of Industrial Archaeology

Dictionary of Industrial Archaeology
Author: William R. Jones
Publisher: Sutton Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This dictionary covers the period of the Industrial Revolution, the years between 1750 and 1850, when the major developments and technical advances occurred that are the concern of industrial archaeologists. This is the only book of its kind and designed for students, professionals and academics, railway and canal enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Britain's industrial history.

50 Finds From Yorkshire

50 Finds From Yorkshire
Author: Amy Downes
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1445661470

Explore fifty of Yorkshire's most fascinating finds.

Yorkshire Textile Mills

Yorkshire Textile Mills
Author: Colum Giles
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
Total Pages: 306
Release: 1992
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

"This volume, the first intensive survey of textile mills, examines a number of important aspects in the evolution of Yorkshire's textile industry. Changing methods of production, the development of specialised buildings, the introduction of new structural techniques alongside traditional methods and the utilisation of different sources of power are all evident in the industry's buildings. The book also looks beyond the mill itself to study how the textile industry influenced the landscape and the development of communities." -back cover.

British Archives

British Archives
Author: J. Foster
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 847
Release: 2016-04-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1349652288

British Archives is the foremost reference guide to archive resources in the UK. Since publication of the first edition more than ten years ago, it has established itself as an indispensable reference source for everyone who needs rapid access on archives and archive repositories in this country. Over 1200 entries provide detailed information on the nature and extent of the collection as well as the organization holding it. A typical entry includes: name of repositiony; parent organization ; address, telephone, fax, email and website; number for enquiries; days and hours of opening; access restrictions; acquisitions policy; archives of organization; major collections; non-manuscript material; finding aids; facilities; conservation; publications New to this edition: email and web address; expanded bibliography; consolidated repository and collections index

British Archives

British Archives
Author: Janet Foster
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 891
Release: 1989-06-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1349095656

This guide contains over 1000 entries of centres holding archive and manuscript collections in the UK includes many newly-established and specialist archives and their details. This edition includes over 400 additional entries, new indexes and cross-references.

The Rough Guide to Yorkshire

The Rough Guide to Yorkshire
Author: Jos Simon
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2015-04-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 024121632X

The Rough Guide to Yorkshire was the first comprehensive guidebook to England's largest county. Detailed coverage of the ruggedly beautiful Dales and Moors, the magnificent North Sea coast and historic York rubs shoulders with penetrating insights into the multi-cultural cities of Leeds and Sheffield, the resurgent port of Hull, and the many industrial conurbations, market towns and rural villages in between. Take your pick of great stately homes to visit, of cathedrals and churches and monastic ruins, of steam railways and seaside resorts, of world-class historical and industrial museums, of hotels and places where you can consume good Yorkshire food and ale. Full-colour sections cover Yorkshire's varied landscape and world-famous writers and artists. Whether you're on holiday, on business, visiting family and friends or just passing through - even if you've lived in Yorkshire all your life - The Rough Guide to Yorkshire will ensure that you don't miss a thing. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with The Rough Guide to Yorkshire.

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion
Author: Albert John Walford
Publisher: London : Library Association Publishing
Total Pages: 1168
Release: 1996
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

This new edition of Volume II (last published in 1994) has been extensively expanded and revised in all areas. Fully updated, the new edition includes major changes and covers a span of topics from archaeology through medieval history to statistics. It includes philosophy, psychology, religion, social sciences, geography, biology and history. All areas have been completely updated with additional material in economics, business and management.