Built for Britain
Bridges to Beach Huts
1st Edition
Published on 12. June 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-0-470-74595-3 (ISBN)
Unfortunately, price unknown
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Description
A captivating picture book for architects, engineers, and a general audience, Built for Britain features over 100 British buildings in a stylish square format. Organized by building type. It has an index designed to make it easy to find buildings in your local area. Sections include: Industry, Bridges, Maritime, Beach Huts & Chalets, Railways, Military, and Leisure.
Reviews / Votes
"...photographic celebration of some of our much-loved national" monuments." (Architect's Journal, May 28th 2009) "So full marks to author and photographer...touring the country to search out some of our most impressive feats of engineering..." (Lep.co.uk, July 5th 2009) "Built For Britain revels in structures like the inspiring Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge in Bristol" (Live Cheshire, July 2009) "...full marks to author and photographer Peter Ashley...this is an inspiring collection." (Lancashire Evening Post, August 3rd 2009) "Ashley's gleeful enthusiasm bubbles forth...Nice little volume to enjoy in your deckchair." (Daily Echo, August 14th 2009) 'If you are 'staycationing' this year, Built for Britain will be your perfect guide'. (Motor Caravan Magazine, October 2009).More details
Person
Peter Ashley is the author and photographer of Unmitigated England and More from Unmitigated England. He edited Railway Rhymes for the Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series and collaborated with Philip Wilkinson on books accompanying the BBC Restoration programmes and The English Building Book, the ultimate guide to building types.
Content
Foreword. Introduction.
Industry.
Bridges.
Maritime.
Railways.
Military.
Leisure.
Acknowledgements.
Bibliography.
Index of Structures.
Index of Architects, engineers, artists and builders.
Index of locations.
Industry.
Bridges.
Maritime.
Railways.
Military.
Leisure.
Acknowledgements.
Bibliography.
Index of Structures.
Index of Architects, engineers, artists and builders.
Index of locations.