Allotments

by Twigs Way

Overview

Allotments are a much-loved part of every British city, town and many villages. At the height of their popularity around the Second World War, allotments were increasingly neglected towards the end of the twentieth century, but are now in the throes of a full-scale revival. Many allotments now have long waiting lists, and allotment keeping has become a fashionable hobby.This book explores the fascinating story of the allotment, from its roots in the Diggers of the seventeenth century to the influence of ‘food miles’ and GM. It includes insights into quirky rules and regulations, murder and looting, and even art and opera on the allotment. Drawing on archival and contemporary material, this richly illustrated book considers both the history and the future of the not-so-humble allotment.This book is part of the Britain’s Heritage series, which provides definitive introductions to the riches of Britain’s past, and is the perfect way to get acquainted with allotments in all their variety.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781445665702
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing
Publication date:	07/01/2017
Series:	Britain's Heritage Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

TWIGS WAY has also written Virgins, Weeders & Queens. She is a garden historian and lecturer, and her media work includes Channel 4's Lost Gardens, BBC Look East, guest presenting for Radio 4 and various newspaper commissions including Cambridgeshire Evening News and The Independent on Sunday.

Table of Contents

Introduction /Plots and Politics /The Allotment Army /The Post-War Slump /A Future for Allotments? /Allotments Worldwide /Organisations /Index

Editorial Reviews

This book has excellent color and black and white photographs both of allotments, but also the posters and postcards that were used to promote or make fun of allotments. My grandparents, and great grandparents worked allotments and this book does a good job of putting them into context. I learned a lot from this slim book and can recommend it.” —Peter Milner, British Interest Group of Wisconsin and Illinois

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