Old Windmills of England
Author | : Robert Thurston Hopkins |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 245 |
Release | : 1931* |
Genre | : England |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Robert Thurston Hopkins |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 245 |
Release | : 1931* |
Genre | : England |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Charles Philip Skilton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 1947 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : |
Author | : F. H. Shelton |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 46 |
Release | : 2023-10-31 |
Genre | : History |
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In *Windmills, Picturesque and Historic: The Motors of the Past* by F. H. Shelton, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the history and significance of windmills. Shelton's detailed descriptions and vivid imagery paint a vivid picture of these iconic structures, revealing their importance in both a historical and modern context. Through engaging storytelling and meticulous research, Shelton brings to life the beauty and functionality of windmills, showcasing their architectural grandeur and mechanical ingenuity. F. H. Shelton, a renowned historian and lover of architectural marvels, draws upon his passion for preserving cultural heritage in *Windmills, Picturesque and Historic*. His expertise in the subject matter shines through in his in-depth analysis of the evolution of windmills and their impact on society. Shelton's dedication to celebrating these historic structures is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in architectural history or engineering marvels. For history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, or anyone intrigued by the intersection of art and technology, *Windmills, Picturesque and Historic* is a must-read. Shelton's comprehensive study offers a fascinating glimpse into the past while highlighting the enduring legacy of windmills as symbols of innovation and cultural significance.
Author | : Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (London, England) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 1930 |
Genre | : Windmills |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Daniel Lombardo |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
With an almost quixotic dedication to his subject, Dan Lombardo has scoured countrysides, seasides and archives in a quest to comprehend the fascinating history and exciting future of the windmills of New England. Combing a fun approach with scholarly rigor, he examines the many ways windmills revolutionized the lives of our ancestors, just as modern wind power is now poised to change local and perhaps even world politics. Indeed, with wind farms now producing electricity at prices that are highly competitive with all other sources?and generating ?electrical? controversies in the local and national news?this book could not be any more timely. Lombardo takes his readers along with him on a journey to the antique remains of wooden windmills to meet the people who care for and treasure them. He introduces us to young apprentices learning to grind corn, artists using windmills as studios, and even an engineer who single-handedly operates a major modern electric wind farm.Lombardo explores the powerful poetic and literary uses of windmills, their imagery in film, their impact on language, and their place in popular culture, such as in residential and commercial architecture, as lawn ornaments, and as perennial obstacles on mini-golf courses. Along the way, he has collected more than 160 photographs, vintage postcards and other renderings. This invaluable volume is complete with online and other resources, a useful index, and a series of windmill tours to assist readers with their own windmill adventures.
Author | : Steven Bradley |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 2019-11-13 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781708099343 |
A tale of an unloved Windmill, its history, and its sad decline to ruin. Then a largely pictorial account of how it was saved from destruction and eventually restored to its former glory.
Author | : Roy Gregory |
Publisher | : Phillimore |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
Windmills have been around in Britain for some eight hundred years, grinding wheat into flour and, in some places, pumping water off low-lying land. These aspects of their story have been ably covered by an extensive literature. Passing mention has been made of other uses of wind power, such as crushing oil seed, sawing timber and grinding snuff, but no detailed consideration has ever been given to these alternative applications of the windmill. This new, thoroughly researched book fills that gap. The author has identified more than twenty 'industrial' uses, from the extraction and processing of raw materials and the manufacture of commodities to land-based facilities for their transport, in a total of 262 windmills. There were more, to which references have been found, particularly in relation to mines and salterns, but specific examples are lacking. In the early 18th century most corn mills were post mills, little changed from the 12th century. By the start of the 19th century, however, the windmill was very different, with tall brick towers, iron gearing and self-regulating devices, and the author shows how the evolution of these improvements resulted from the diverse use of wind power by the industrialists of the day.
Author | : Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (London, England) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 1932 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : |