100 20th-Century Shops

100 20th-Century Shops is a fascinating insight into the heritage of Britains changing high street and the diverse architectural styles of the 20th century. It showcases 100 often instantly recognisable shops from across the country, capturing the changing architectural styles of our beloved and rapidly disappearing retail environment. The book also contains essays by respected writers on the design, development, and decline of the high street over the last 100 years.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Batsford Ltd

100 20th-Century Shops is a captivating exploration into the rich heritage of Britain's evolving high streets and the diverse architectural styles that shaped them throughout the 20th century and beyond. This comprehensive book showcases a selection of 100 iconic shops, each with its own unique charm and significance, spanning from the early 20th century to the present day. These shops, often instantly recognizable, represent a tapestry of architectural styles, from the Tudor-revival department stores and futuristic supermarkets to the Art Deco shop fronts and post-war Festival style markets. As the UK's retail landscape faces unprecedented challenges, now is an opportune moment to reflect and celebrate the architectural beauty of our high streets. The 100 shops featured in this book evoke a range of design styles, tracing the history and evolution of our cherished high streets. Moreover, the book includes insightful essays by esteemed writers Elain Harwood, Lynn Pearson, Matthew Whitfield, Kathryn A. Morrison, and Bronwen Edwards, who delve into the design, development, and decline of the high street over the past 100 years within a social and political context. This compelling volume offers a glimpse into the wonderful shops that Britain has to offer, making it a must-have for design history enthusiasts, architecture aficionados, and retail enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 1104g
Dimension: 226 x 399 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849947701