The Hat Industry Of Luton And Its Buildings
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The Hat Industry Of Luton And Its Buildings
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Author : Katie Carmichael
language : en
Publisher: Historic England
Release Date : 2015-04-01
The Hat Industry Of Luton And Its Buildings written by Katie Carmichael and has been published by Historic England this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-01 with History categories.
Although perhaps best known today as the home of Vauxhall Motors, Luton's industrial roots run much deeper. Long before it became associated with motor cars, Luton was the centre of ladies' hat production in this country - a success founded upon the earlier regional industry of straw-plaiting. Many surrounding towns and villages fed into the industry and helped to make the region globally renowned. At its peak in the 1930s, the region was producing as many as 70 million hats in a single year; however, it entered a rapid decline following the Second World War from which it never recovered. This has left Luton, Dunstable and a number of other local towns with a challenging inheritance of neglected and decaying fragments of a once vital industry. This book is intended to be an introduction and guide to the area's historical depth and to its distinctive and varied character, seeking to explain the development of the region as the centre of the hatting industry in the south and exploring the lives of the people working there during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The historic links between the surviving building stock and the hatting industry are assessed and the book highlights the significance of the surviving fabric and the potential of the historic environment within future conservation and regeneration plans.
Luton And The Hat Industry
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
Luton And The Hat Industry written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with categories.
A History Of The Straw Hat Industry
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Author : John G. Dony
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1942
A History Of The Straw Hat Industry written by John G. Dony and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1942 with Hat trade categories.
Hats
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Author : Clair Hughes
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-06-01
Hats written by Clair Hughes and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-01 with Design categories.
Although a hat may be designed for the purpose of practicality or aesthetics, it is part of a complex interplay of wider cultural meanings. Throughout history hats have played a significant role in expressing and revealing notions of class, gender, authority, fashion and etiquette. By examining the consumption and production of hats from the 18th century to the present day, this book explores their significance as markers of social and cultural change. Taking a thematic approach, Clair Hughes charts how headgear during the modern era has been shaped by status, gender and necessity. Using case studies such as the bowler hat, which has moved up and down classes and professions, Hughes reveals that although a hat might seem bound to its status and context, it is as susceptible to subversion and reinvention as the society which creates it. From the transition of pilots' helmets from practical headgear to fashion items, to the Slouch hat and the baseball cap, hats have responded to cultural or political movements, often becoming conscious displays of identity and social allegiance. Drawing from material and historical research as well as depictions in art, literature and film, Hughes provides a fascinating insight into hats as a visible performance of social values and culture.
Luton In 50 Buildings
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Author : Paul Rabbitts
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2020-02-15
Luton In 50 Buildings written by Paul Rabbitts and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-15 with Architecture categories.
Discover the history and architectural treasures, past and present, of the Bedfordshire town of Luton.
The Luton Hat Industry
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Author : David Anthony Pinder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
The Luton Hat Industry written by David Anthony Pinder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with categories.
Characterising Neighbourhoods
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Author : Richard Guise
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-10-12
Characterising Neighbourhoods written by Richard Guise and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-12 with Architecture categories.
It is increasingly important to define what constitutes the unique character of our neighbourhoods, in order to identify what we value and should protect, to pinpoint areas for improvement and places which could be enhanced through sensitive change. But how do we define ‘character’ or a ‘sense of place’? How do we appraise the setting and site of a development area, in order that the essential character is retained and reflected in the design of new development? How can these qualities be communicated to decision makers and involve communities? Characterising Neighbourhoods provides an accessible and richly illustrated guide to the practical methods of appraising neighbourhoods which are precise, well informed and engaging. It demonstrates how characterisation is used as an evidence base for the planning and management of neighbourhoods and urban areas. The core focus is on a proven characterisation method developed and used by the authors and used by community groups, schools, planning and urban design students and professionals. It creates a common language used by these groups in evaluating places. This guide provides a wealth of supporting information, including; briefing on the recognition of local architectural styles, periods and materials, detecting the influence of historic street layouts and property boundaries, townscape concepts such as scale and enclosure, and topographical characteristics. Characterising Neighbourhoods is a valuable resource for practicing planners, urban designers and environmental professionals as well as students in these subjects.
Victorian And Edwardian British Industrial Architecture
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Author : Lynn Pearson
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2016-08-31
Victorian And Edwardian British Industrial Architecture written by Lynn Pearson and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-31 with Architecture categories.
By the end of Queen Victoria's reign, factories had become an inescapable part of the townscape, their chimneys dominating urban views while their labourers filled the streets, coming and going between work and home. This book is concerned with the architecture, planning and design of those factories that were part of the second wave of the industrial revolution. The book's geographical range encompasses the whole of the British Isles while its time span covers the Victorian and Edwardian eras, 1837- 1910, and the period leading up to the First World War. It also looks back to earlier buildings and gives some consideration to the interwar years and beyond, including the fate of our factory heritage in the twenty-first century. Factories, not surprisingly given their early working conditions, have had a bad press. It is sometimes forgotten that they were often the centres of thriving local communities, while their physical presence and wonderfully varied buildings enlivened our towns and cities. It is time for a new look at factory architecture. Well illustrated with 150 colour and black & white photographs.
Florence Capital Of The Kingdom Of Italy 1865 71
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Author : Monika Poettinger
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-12-28
Florence Capital Of The Kingdom Of Italy 1865 71 written by Monika Poettinger and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-28 with History categories.
This edited collection provides the first comprehensive history of Florence as the mid-19th century capital of the fledgling Italian nation. Covering various aspects of politics, economics, culture and society, this book examines the impact that the short-lived experience of becoming the political and administrative centre of the Kingdom of Italy had on the Tuscan city, both immediately and in the years that followed. It reflects upon the urbanising changes that affected the appearance of the city and the introduction of various economic and cultural innovations. The volume also analyses the crisis caused by the eventual relocation of the capital to Rome and the subsequent bankruptcy of the communality which hampered Florence on the long road to modernity. Florence: Capital of the Kingdom of Italy, 1865-71 is a fascinating study for all students and scholars of modern Italian history.
Parliament And Politics In The Age Of Asquith And Lloyd George
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Author : Cecil Harmsworth
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2016-06-30
Parliament And Politics In The Age Of Asquith And Lloyd George written by Cecil Harmsworth and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-30 with History categories.
Cecil Harmsworth's diary is an account of his time as a Liberal MP under Herbert Asquith and Lloyd George.