The makers of British towns : architects, builders and property owners, c. 1850-1939

Auteur :
WHITEHAND, J. W. R.

Description :
The paper examines the individuals and bodies engaged in the development of towns and cities between the mid-nineteenth century and the mid-twentieth century. Particular attention is given to the supplanting of local owners, architects and builders by external firms and the extent to which activity was concentrated among fewer firms over time.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Journal of historical geography, issn : 0305-7488, 1992, vol. 18, n°. 4, p. 417-438, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : en notes

Date :
1992

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London ; New York, NY ; San Francisco, CA, Academic Press