Short description:

Originally published in 1948, A History of Cast Iron in Architecture is a comprehensive history of the part that has been played by cast iron in architecture and the allied arts in Britain.

Long description:

Originally published in 1948, A History of Cast Iron in Architecture is a comprehensive history of the part that has been played by cast iron in architecture and the allied arts in Britain. Any history of the rise and development of the iron-founding industry becomes virtually a history of the First Industrial Revolution. Examining the use of cast iron by builders and architects from late medieval times to the middle of the 20^th Century the authors have also recorded a miniature history of British Industry. The introduction throws light on the early developments of iron-founding. The main sections of the book describe the rise and expansion of the cast-iron industry and its gradually increasing significance in architecture from 1650 to 1945. There are over 500 illustrations.

Review of the Original Edition of A History of Cast Iron in Architecture:

?This is the only comprehensive treatment of the subject which has so far appeared in this country?.To initiate and carry out a work like this in so exciting and thorough a manner is indeed an achievement.? Richard Sheppard, Journal of the Royal Society of Arts, Vol 97, No. 4798

Table of Contents:

Introduction. 1. The Cast Iron Industry Becomes Established: 1650-1750 2. The New Material in Architecture: The Rise of Cast Iron: 1750-1820 3. The Industrial Expansion of the Cast Iron Industry: 1820-1860 4. Changes in the Industry Following the Development of New Uses: 1860-1900 5. Twentieth Century Developments: 1900-1945.