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Textiles: A History

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November 28, 2011 By Pen and Sword Books

Textiles: A History

A fascinating and accessible history of textiles, including the key personalities and inventions which revolutionised the industry, together with the … [Read more...]

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Bench marks and levelling points

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Carved or screwed in to thousands of walls around the country are symbols or devices used for map making before the advent of the global positioning … [Read more...]

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