At last - a history of the evolution of the living wagon, home to travelling folk from gypsies and showmen across the ages. Starting with early bender tents and two-wheeled carts equipped with iron tyres, and moving through horse-drawn wagons to today's modern purpose-built large scale trailers, this book looks at how those living on the road have adapted both their accommodation and their way of life to suit their unique existence and the changing circumstances surrounding them.
Lavishly illustrated throughout, the authors consider not only different types of living van across the ages, but also look at the key customs adopted by, and chattels favoured by, those who choose to live on the road, including delicate ornate carving, the use of gold leaf and mirrors, as well as chromium plating and the proud display of Crown Derby chinaware. Along the way they explain how some of these customs have spilled over into other cultures, becoming part of our national life.
- ISBN10 1445673061
- ISBN13 9781445673066
- Publish Date 1 June 2020
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Amberley Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English