Author: Dellheim Charles
Place: Cambridge
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Year: 1982
Pages: 214
ISBN: 0-521236452
Keyword: Historic Preservation
Classification: 720.288
Shelf: C4R3
Accession No: B728
Contents: List of Illustrations Preface 1- The Paradoxes of Progress 2- The Vision of History 3- The Preservation of the Past 4- The Architecture of the Industrial City 5- Epilogue: Traditionalism and Industrialism Abbreviations used in notes Notes Bibliographical Essay Index
Abstract: *The Face of the Past: The Preservation of the Medieval Inheritance in Victorian England* examines the tension between industrialization and the preservation of medieval heritage in the Victorian era. It explores how the rapid advancement of technology coexisted with a growing movement to conserve historical buildings and landscapes, reflecting societal concerns about progress and tradition. The book analyzes the cultural, architectural, and political impact of preserving the past amidst industrial growth, offering insights into how Victorians navigated the balance between modernity and tradition. Ultimately, it sheds light on the complex intersection of history, memory, and progress in a rapidly evolving society.