| Description |
1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Quarrying is one of the oldest industries known to man, as, from early times, people have been making items from stone. However, the quarrying industry is only briefly mentioned in most archaeological and historical records, with some books only giving a passing account of this activity. This book alters this and provides an in-depth analysis of this important industry, not only with regards to Shropshire, but the whole country. Many structures in Shropshire and various parts of the country are constructed from stone quarried from this large county. This book shows that quarries are not just h. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Quarries and quarrying -- England -- Shropshire -- 19th century.
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Quarries and quarrying. |
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England -- Shropshire. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Quarries and quarrying -- England -- Shropshire -- 20th century.
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| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Quarries and quarrying -- Social aspects.
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Social aspects. |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
9781527536166 (electronic book) |
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1527536165 (electronic book) |
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9781527533035 |
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