Butcher, baker, candlestick maker : surviving the Great Fire of London /

Butcher, baker, candlestick maker : surviving the Great Fire of London /

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Author / Creator:	Forsyth, Hazel, author.
Imprint:	London : I.B. Tauris, 2016. ©2016
Description:	237 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 28 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Great Fire (London, England : 1666) Great Fire, London, England, 1666. Social conditions. London (England) -- Social conditions -- 17th century. England -- London.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10878199

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Other authors / contributors:	Museum of London.
ISBN:	9781784537487 1784537489
Notes:	Published in association with the Museum of London. Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-230) and index.
Summary:	Hazel Forsyth delvesin to never-before-studied primary sources to shed light on thedramatic aftermath of the disaster and reveal the very personalstories of the people who pieced their lives together in its wake. Bydocumenting the tradesmen, from apothecaries and chandlers toshoemakers and watchmakers, Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Makertells a story of loss and resilience and illuminates how the citywe know today rose from the ashes. Illustrated with exquisite fabrics, candle snuffers and other fascinating imagesassociated with the trades of the time, we are treated to a visualfeast, an evocative reminder of life before and after the Great Fire.

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Call Number:	DA681 .F67 2016
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