The Victorians and Edwardians at Work (Shire Library)

Hannavy, John

ISBN 10: 0747807191 / ISBN 13: 9780747807193

Published by Shire Publications, 2009

Seller Inventory # U9780747807193

Synopsis:

A picture can say a thousand words and the images caught on camera during the Victorian and Edwardian periods provide a fascinating insight into the lives of Britons during this time. Take a step back between 1840 and 1910 and explore the world of work and working conditions experienced by the Victorians and Edwardians through the rich variety of photographs and vintage postcards in this beautiful album. A world we usually see in monochrome or sepia, is presented here in vivid colour, bringing the Victorian and Edwardian people a little closer to us.128 pages are packed with images of shipyards, factories, bakeries, and life in the forces. We see the men and women who made cutlery in Sheffield, the women who gutted and packed the herring in the east coast fishing ports, and the women who worked the coal screens in Lancashire's many collieries, as well as some 'tongue in cheek' Victorian images of domestic life, visiting the dentist, and many other themes and subjects, all of which tell the story of working life 100 to 160 years ago. Go on, take a look!

About the Author: John Hannavy is a well-known writer, photographer, and photographic historian. He was formerly Professor in Art & Design at the University of Bolton, and is now an independent researcher and writer focusing on Victorian and Edwardian life. He has written five books for Shire, including Britain's Working Coast in Victorian and Edwardian Times.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Victorians and Edwardians at Work (Shire...
Publisher: Shire Publications
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: 47121320
Signed: 5/19/2026 9:29:36 AM
Edition: 1779182976.