A thematic look at a typical British household during World War II. The book describes what everyday life was like during this period of tremendous social upheaval and ever-present danger from bombing. The "typical" house is a late 1930s three/four four-bedroom semi in a city suburb, housing a middle class family with young children of school age. The introduction gives the background to housing in Britain during the first three decades of the 20th century. Self-contained chapters cover the construction of the house, utilities and services, furniture and furnishings, household chores, rationing, the kitchen and cooking, fashion, home entertainment and protection from bombing. The final chapter looks at the social legacy of the war and its effects on housing.
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Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHL9867425
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR002183144
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 39623163-6
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP13016604
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Librería: Buybyebooks, Honiton, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Various Ilustrador. 1st Edition. Colour card covers, slight edge wear and corner curl. 182 numbered pages with huge amount of b/w illustrations and a few colour, all unmarked Book inside clean, binding as new. Size 19.5 x 26.3 cm. Nº de ref. del artículo: 008265
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Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 192 pages. 10.25x7.50x0.50 inches. In Stock. Nº de ref. del artículo: zk0750926317
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