Author: Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
A Companion to All the Principal Places of Curiosity and Entertainment in and about London and Westminister ... With a ... Plan
Author: A Companion to the Principal Places of Curiosity and Entertainment in and about London and Westminster ... The sixth edition
Author: LondonA Catalogue of an Extensive Collection of Books in Every Department of Literature and in Various Languages
Author: William StrongRomanticism and the Museum
Author: E. PeacockePublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137471441
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Romanticism and the Museum argues that museums were integral to Britain's understanding of itself as a nation in the wake of the French Revolution. It features Wordsworth, Scott, Edgeworth, and literary periodicals featuring Byron and Horace Smith.
A Companion to All the Principal Places of Curiosity and Entertainment in and about London and Westminster ... The Ninth Edition
Author: LondonA Companion to Every Place of Curiosity and Entertainment in and about London and Westminster
Author: General Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed BooksPublisher:
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Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
General Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: British Museum. Dept. of Printed BooksPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Auction Catalogs, Hodgson's Rooms
Author: Sotheby Parke Bernet & CoPublisher:
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Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
Trees in Towns and Cities
Author: Mark JohnstonPublisher: Windgather Press
ISBN: 1909686638
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This is the first book on the history of trees in Britain’s towns and cities and the people who have planted and cared for them. It is a highly readable and authoritative account of the trees in our urban landscapes from the Romans to the present day, including public parks, private gardens, streets, cemeteries and many other open spaces. It charts how our appreciation of urban trees and woodland has evolved into our modern understanding of the many environmental, economic and social benefits of our urban forests. A description is also given of the various threats to these trees over the centuries, such as pollution damage during the Industrial Revolution and the recent ravages of Dutch elm disease. Central and local government initiatives are examined together with the contribution of civic and amenity societies. However, this historical account is not just a catalogue of significant events but gives a deeper analysis by exploring fundamental issues such as who owned those treed landscapes, why they were created and who had access to them. The book concludes with the fascinating story of how trees have contributed to efforts to improve urban conditions through various ‘visions of urban green’ such as the model villages, garden cities, garden suburbs and the new towns. Studies in garden and landscape history have often been preoccupied with those belonging to the rich and powerful. This book focuses particularly on working people and the extent to which they have been able to enjoy urban trees and greenspace. It will appeal to a general readership, especially those with an interest in garden history, heritage landscapes and the natural and built environment. Its meticulous referencing will also ensure it is much appreciated by students and academics pursuing further reading and research. It is written by an internationally renowned arboriculturist who combines a passion for trees with a sound understanding of British social and cultural history.