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London's Industrial Past

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London’s Industrial Past gives the reader an opportunity to read about a selection of factories that were once scattered across the city. While older generations may look back at the names that have gone with great affection, for the younger reader it may come as a surprise that so many ‘things’ were once manufactured in Britain’s capital city. The sheer wealth and breadth of products that were made is staggering, from the mundanity of biscuits to the hightech of aircraft production. This volume sheds light on those lost names, many of which are still with us, but no longer made in London, or indeed in the UK. Areas of manufacture covered include brewing, toys, aircraft, cars, sweets, biscuits, electrical goods and art and photographic supplies. Brands mentioned include Truman’s, Lesney, Handley Page, Bentley, Trebor, Peek Freans, Lyons, Hoover, Kodak and Beechams. Packed with archive images and illustrations, this volume will be a great addition to the library of anybody with an interest in London’s history.
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Mark has always had an interest in London’s history, in particular its architecture and industry. In 2015 he wrote his first pieces about London’s industrial heritage for Londonist.com. Following this, in 2018 he presented a series of half-hour slots on the popular BBC Radio London Robert Elms Show, in which he covered numerous aspects of the capital city’s industrial past.

Robert Elms is a writer and broadcaster, best known for his long-running radio show on BBC London.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well illustrated reminiscences

B.C. · 14 January 2025

The book is about A5 size with 96 pages.It covers many factories and manufacturing site sin London that are no longer in existence.Typically it will have a colour photo of the site as it is today, a black and white one of it in the pas, a black and white one of the workforce, and perhaps an illustration or advert of a product the company made.Many company sites are covered, from McVities in Harlesden to Schweppes in Hendon to De Havilland in Kingsbury.The text for each company is about 150 - 200 words, with a brief description of what the company made, the architecture of the site, and the company's history and the history of the site, plus what it is used for today.It is a great book for a trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up in London's 20th century.Those who would drive into central London from the suburbs, and go past a familiar landmark of a factory of a household name, or would get a full time or temporary job with a local manufacturer.When entire suburbs had hundreds of people who all worked at the same factory.Which often is not longer still operating.It would make a nice gift or could be used as a coffee table book, or for research by those interested in London's suburbs.It is not though a book that looks in depth into industrial processes, chemistry, economics etc.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great potted history

m.a.p. · 11 January 2021

Not expansive but hugely interesting content

3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant enough but little content

C. · 30 April 2021

The book is quite interesting, but there is not a great deal of content. In other words it is a small book. What is there is good, but I hesitate to recommend it unreservedly.

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London's Industrial Past

Product ID: K1445698021
Condition: New

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London's Industrial Past-0
Type: Paperback

AED12655

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

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Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

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Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

London’s Industrial Past gives the reader an opportunity to read about a selection of factories that were once scattered across the city. While older generations may look back at the names that have gone with great affection, for the younger reader it may come as a surprise that so many ‘things’ were once manufactured in Britain’s capital city. The sheer wealth and breadth of products that were made is staggering, from the mundanity of biscuits to the hightech of aircraft production. This volume sheds light on those lost names, many of which are still with us, but no longer made in London, or indeed in the UK. Areas of manufacture covered include brewing, toys, aircraft, cars, sweets, biscuits, electrical goods and art and photographic supplies. Brands mentioned include Truman’s, Lesney, Handley Page, Bentley, Trebor, Peek Freans, Lyons, Hoover, Kodak and Beechams. Packed with archive images and illustrations, this volume will be a great addition to the library of anybody with an interest in London’s history.
Read more

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About the Author

Mark has always had an interest in London’s history, in particular its architecture and industry. In 2015 he wrote his first pieces about London’s industrial heritage for Londonist.com. Following this, in 2018 he presented a series of half-hour slots on the popular BBC Radio London Robert Elms Show, in which he covered numerous aspects of the capital city’s industrial past.

Robert Elms is a writer and broadcaster, best known for his long-running radio show on BBC London.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well illustrated reminiscences

B.C. · 14 January 2025

The book is about A5 size with 96 pages.It covers many factories and manufacturing site sin London that are no longer in existence.Typically it will have a colour photo of the site as it is today, a black and white one of it in the pas, a black and white one of the workforce, and perhaps an illustration or advert of a product the company made.Many company sites are covered, from McVities in Harlesden to Schweppes in Hendon to De Havilland in Kingsbury.The text for each company is about 150 - 200 words, with a brief description of what the company made, the architecture of the site, and the company's history and the history of the site, plus what it is used for today.It is a great book for a trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up in London's 20th century.Those who would drive into central London from the suburbs, and go past a familiar landmark of a factory of a household name, or would get a full time or temporary job with a local manufacturer.When entire suburbs had hundreds of people who all worked at the same factory.Which often is not longer still operating.It would make a nice gift or could be used as a coffee table book, or for research by those interested in London's suburbs.It is not though a book that looks in depth into industrial processes, chemistry, economics etc.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great potted history

m.a.p. · 11 January 2021

Not expansive but hugely interesting content

3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant enough but little content

C. · 30 April 2021

The book is quite interesting, but there is not a great deal of content. In other words it is a small book. What is there is good, but I hesitate to recommend it unreservedly.

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