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Gwynedd, Inheriting a Revolution - The Archaeology of Industrialisation in North West Wales (Paperback)
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Gwynedd, Inheriting a Revolution - The Archaeology of Industrialisation in North West Wales (Paperback)
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Gwynedd - the north-west quadrant of Wales - is particularly rich
in the archaeology of the industrial and modern periods. It was
once the major producer of roofing slates worldwide, and for a
while it dominated the international trade in copper ore. This is
the first comprehensive study of the industrial archaeology of this
fascinating region, and takes a wide-ranging view of its scope and
nature. The mines, quarries and narrow-gauge railways for which the
area is famous are covered in detail, as are well-known works of
engineering such as the Menai and Britannia bridges. Also explored
are lesser-known industries such as textile production, electricity
generation and metal-processing, and other economic activities such
as agriculture, which are not generally considered to be part of
the industrial landscape. Using a wide range of fascinating
evidence, the author tells the remarkable story of the society
which evolved in Gwynedd, with its vigorous minority language and
its radical politics. The legacies of industrial housing, churches
and chapels, along with retailing and consumer goods, are all
examined within the broader context of a globalising economy. This
attractive volume will appeal to residents and local historians
alike. In addition, anyone concerned with emerging issues in
archaeology, such as the relationship between documentary, artefact
and landscape evidence, the ways of reading the cultural landscape,
the regional dimension to worldwide change, and the ways in which
we approach the past through its material remains, will find this
pioneering study of interest.
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