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It is a largely forgotten fact that Britain was the first industrialized country in the world, but Guy Martin - the cult motorcycle racer and mechanic - is about to remind us how the industrial revolution helped make Britain great. Guy shows how the discoveries made in the late 18th-19th centuries are to thank for the ease of our every day lives- in order to cook a bacon and egg sandwich in Industrial-era conditions, Guy has to restore a steam locomotive and railway to have the components delivered to the local shop; he has to bring a saw mill back into working order to be able to make a bicycle; and he has to revamp a Victorian fishing trawler so he can cook himself some fish and chips. When Guy needs to wash his overalls, he renovates a showman's engine, which generates electricity to power his washing machine, and when he decides to mow the lawn, he restores a Victorian botanical garden. After all that, he's in need of a holiday - so he sets to work restoring a Victorian holiday resort. Illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photography as well as historical images, Guy will take us through each project; his passion, enthusiasm and sheer inventiveness bringing a completely new perspective to the Industrial Revolution. He invites us to live it with him, to enjoy the nostalgia, marvel in the mechanics and learn from its legacy.Product Identifiers
PublisherEbury Publishing
ISBN-139780753540848
eBay Product ID (ePID)117398319
Product Key Features
Book TitleHow Britain Worked
AuthorGuy Martin
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistory
Publication Year2012
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height253mm
Item Width200mm
Item Weight1033g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorGuy Martin
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 10 May, 2024
Excellent price and condition of books
Have watched all TV programs with Guy in. Wanted to read his books, finding them few days ago, too tempting so purchased four. Not started reading yet been busy sorting kitchen as having new one installed in few days, so I am looking forward to reading my Guy Martin books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Mar, 2018
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- 15 Mar, 2023
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Just what I wanted, thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Jan, 2017
The best
Just as informative as the TV series.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 May, 2020
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- 01 Dec, 2017
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