Our streets are enriched by a huge variety of objects, from water fountains and horse troughs to post boxes, signposts and more. Collectively, these objects are known as street furniture. From Roman-era milestones to modern infrastructure disguised as artwork, they tell us much about contemporary li...

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Main Author:	Pearson, Lynn 1950- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Stroud Amberley 2022
Subjects:	Geschichte 1800-2020 Straßenmöblierung Großbritannien Streets / Accessories Outdoor furniture Rues / Accessoires Meubles de plein air outdoor furniture
Summary:	Our streets are enriched by a huge variety of objects, from water fountains and horse troughs to post boxes, signposts and more. Collectively, these objects are known as street furniture. From Roman-era milestones to modern infrastructure disguised as artwork, they tell us much about contemporary life. This book relates the compelling history of street furniture's design and manufacture, featuring notable architects and major ironfounders, as well as curiosities like King Edward VIII post boxes. It brings the story right up to date, detailing the new generation of environmentally friendly and digitally connected street furniture. The book also charts the dangers to our streetscapes, which are particularly vulnerable to change, with heritage street furniture at risk of being forgotten or lost.0This book includes many fascinating images of surviving street furniture and vanished pieces, with archive material allowing readers to see long-gone items in use. It will appeal to those interested in social and transport history, in how we lived in the past, and indeed how we may live in the future
Physical Description:	96 Seiten Illustrationen 24 cm
ISBN:	9781398107724 1398107727