Kerbside Geology in Reading, Berkshire: Aspects of historical archaeology in the expanding town, c.1840-1914

by J R Allen and J.R. Allen

Between 1801 and the First World War the population of the Borough of Reading increased almost tenfold, simultaneously with the growth of new industries. The authorities responded by delineating new streets and encouraging development in districts springing up mainly to the east, south and west beyond the original market town. The Borough's Highways Committee, helped by legislation, played a major role in managing and guiding these activities, especially...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140731405X
• ISBN13: 9781407314051
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.7"