ABSTRACT

This book examines the industrial monuments of twentieth- century Britain. Each chapter takes a specific theme and examines it in the context of the buildings and structure of the twentieth century. The authors are both leading experts in the field, having written widely on various aspects of the subject. In this new and comprehensive survey they respond to the growing interest in twentieth-century architecture and industrial archaeology. The book is well illustrated with superb and unique illustrations drawn from the archives of the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. It will mark and celebrate the end of the century with a tribute to its remarkable built industrial heritage.

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|12 pages

A new material culture

chapter 3|24 pages

Industrial revolutions

Energy

chapter 4|18 pages

The international transfer of technology

The case of the food industries

chapter 5|18 pages

Cars, ships and aircraft

chapter 6|14 pages

The age of science

chapter 7|28 pages

The century of total war

chapter 8|24 pages

The great rebuildings

chapter 10|22 pages

Expanding services

chapter 11|12 pages

Reaching conclusions