Victorian Pumping Stations
$16.82
- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2018
Summary
Victorian Pumping Stations: Cathedrals of Steam and Innovation
Victorian pumping stations are colourful cathedrals of utility. Their imposing and striking exteriors enclose highly decorative cast-iron frames, built to encage powerful steam engines. They are glorious buildings which display the Victorians’ architectural confidence and engineering skills.
More than that, they represent a key part of the story of urban development and how our towns and cities were shaped in thi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781784422684 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1784422681 |
| Series: | Shire Library |
| Author: | Trevor Yorke |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Shire Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2018 |
| Weight: | 171g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 148mm x 8mm |
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About The Author
Trevor Yorke
Trevor Yorke is a professional author and artist who has studied and written about all aspects of England’s architectural heritage. He has produced over 30 illustrated books which introduce the reader to these fascinating historic gems and writes articles and reviews for various magazines. He lives in Staffordshire, UK.
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