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ISBN: 9780992929206
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Languages : en
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20th Century Naval Dockyards
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ISBN: 9780992929206
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Home of the Fleet
Author: Stephen Courtney
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750956534
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
During the past century, the Royal Navy and its support services at Portsmouth dockyard have experienced a pace of change not seen since the fifteenth century. This book examines the impact of that change on the ships, buildings and personnel of the naval base. The dockyard has evolved continually as a support service, reinventing itself in response to changing social, economic and political circumstances. The authors look at the dockyard's role in times of conflict, from the First World War to the 1991 Gulf War, and consider the effects of privatisation and cutbacks. Portsmouth is now ready to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century when it will be the Royal Navy's premier base. Richly illustrated with photographs from the Royal Naval Museum and Historic Dockyard collections and exclusive, newly-commissioned photographs, Home of the Fleet will appeal to anyone who is interested in Britain's naval heritage.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750956534
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
During the past century, the Royal Navy and its support services at Portsmouth dockyard have experienced a pace of change not seen since the fifteenth century. This book examines the impact of that change on the ships, buildings and personnel of the naval base. The dockyard has evolved continually as a support service, reinventing itself in response to changing social, economic and political circumstances. The authors look at the dockyard's role in times of conflict, from the First World War to the 1991 Gulf War, and consider the effects of privatisation and cutbacks. Portsmouth is now ready to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century when it will be the Royal Navy's premier base. Richly illustrated with photographs from the Royal Naval Museum and Historic Dockyard collections and exclusive, newly-commissioned photographs, Home of the Fleet will appeal to anyone who is interested in Britain's naval heritage.
History of Work and Labour Relations in the Royal Dockyards
Author: Ann Day
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317949072
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Focusing on the work and labour history of shipyard workers in the Royal Dockyards, this text examines the question of state employment and the specific characteristics of that pattern of industrial relations. It encompasses discussions of the nature of work and resistance to forms of authority. Particular forms of control are available to the employer which are absent from the experience of the private sector. In addition, the state is often under pressure to act as a model employer, and this can lead to tensions between this objective and the need for financial constraint and public surveillance of the uses of taxation.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317949072
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Focusing on the work and labour history of shipyard workers in the Royal Dockyards, this text examines the question of state employment and the specific characteristics of that pattern of industrial relations. It encompasses discussions of the nature of work and resistance to forms of authority. Particular forms of control are available to the employer which are absent from the experience of the private sector. In addition, the state is often under pressure to act as a model employer, and this can lead to tensions between this objective and the need for financial constraint and public surveillance of the uses of taxation.
The Portsmouth Dockyard Story
Author: Dr Paul Brown
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750989572
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
From muddy creek to naval-industrial powerhouse; from constructing wooden walls to building Dreadnoughts; from maintaining King John's galleys to servicing the enormous new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers: this is the story of Portsmouth Dockyard. Respected maritime historian Paul Brown's unique 800-year history of what was once the largest industrial organisation in the world is a combination of extensive original research and stunning images. The most comprehensive history of the dockyard to date, it is sure to become the definitive work on this important heritage site and modern naval base.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750989572
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
From muddy creek to naval-industrial powerhouse; from constructing wooden walls to building Dreadnoughts; from maintaining King John's galleys to servicing the enormous new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers: this is the story of Portsmouth Dockyard. Respected maritime historian Paul Brown's unique 800-year history of what was once the largest industrial organisation in the world is a combination of extensive original research and stunning images. The most comprehensive history of the dockyard to date, it is sure to become the definitive work on this important heritage site and modern naval base.
Port Towns and Urban Cultures
Author: Brad Beaven
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137483164
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Despite the port’s prominence in maritime history, its cultural significance has long been neglected in favour of its role within economic and imperial networks. Defined by their intersection of maritime and urban space, port towns were sites of complex cultural exchanges. This book, the product of international scholarship, offers innovative and challenging perspectives on the cultural histories of ports, ranging from eighteenth-century Africa to twentieth-century Australasia and Europe. The essays in this important collection explore two key themes; the nature and character of ‘sailortown’ culture and port-town life, and the representations of port towns that were forged both within and beyond urban-maritime communities. The book’s exploration of port town identities and cultures, and its use of a rich array of methodological approaches and cultural artefacts, will make it of great interest to both urban and maritime historians. It also represents a major contribution to the emerging, interdisciplinary field of coastal studies.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137483164
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Despite the port’s prominence in maritime history, its cultural significance has long been neglected in favour of its role within economic and imperial networks. Defined by their intersection of maritime and urban space, port towns were sites of complex cultural exchanges. This book, the product of international scholarship, offers innovative and challenging perspectives on the cultural histories of ports, ranging from eighteenth-century Africa to twentieth-century Australasia and Europe. The essays in this important collection explore two key themes; the nature and character of ‘sailortown’ culture and port-town life, and the representations of port towns that were forged both within and beyond urban-maritime communities. The book’s exploration of port town identities and cultures, and its use of a rich array of methodological approaches and cultural artefacts, will make it of great interest to both urban and maritime historians. It also represents a major contribution to the emerging, interdisciplinary field of coastal studies.
Portsmouth Dockyard Through Time
Author: Philip MacDougall
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445663996
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Portsmouth Dockyard has changed and developed over time.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445663996
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Portsmouth Dockyard has changed and developed over time.
Royal Dockyards
Author: Philip MacDougall
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
A Guide to the Naval Records in the National Archives of the UK
Author: Randolph Cock
Publisher: Institute of Historical Research
ISBN: 9781905165391
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Publisher: Institute of Historical Research
ISBN: 9781905165391
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
The Royal Dockyards, 1690-1850
Author: J. G. Coad
Publisher: Gower Publishing Company, Limited
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Publisher: Gower Publishing Company, Limited
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
The Portsmouth Block Mills
Author: J. G. Coad
Publisher: Historic England
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
The Block Mills in Portsmouth Naval Base have long been known to students of naval and industrial history, as it played host to a remarkable set of machine tools which helped to lay the foundations for the development of industrial production lines all over the world. This book examines one of Britain's industrial relics.
Publisher: Historic England
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
The Block Mills in Portsmouth Naval Base have long been known to students of naval and industrial history, as it played host to a remarkable set of machine tools which helped to lay the foundations for the development of industrial production lines all over the world. This book examines one of Britain's industrial relics.