Victorian Pumping Stations
€ 11,90
Informação do Produto
| ISBN | 9781784422684 |
|---|---|
| Editora | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Data de Publicação | 19/04/2018 |
| Preço (iva excl.) | € 11,23 |
| Imposto | € 0,67 |
| Preço (iva inc.) | € 11,90 |
| Disponibilidade | 8 unidades em armazém externo |
Descrição do Produto
Victorian pumping stations are colourful cathedrals of utility. Their imposing and striking exteriors enclose highly decorative cast-iron frames, built to encage powerful steam engines. They are glorious buildings which display the Victorians’ architectural confidence and engineering skills. More than that, they represent a key part of the story of urban development and how our towns and cities were shaped in this period of ground-breaking invention and civic pride. In this illustrated guide, Trevor Yorke tells the story of Victorian pumping stations and explains why they were built in such a flamboyant manner, describing their architectural features and showing how their mighty steam engines worked. He includes examples of their glorious interior decoration from pumping stations across the country and provides a detailed list of those which are open to visitors.