Made by Labour

A Material and Visual History of British Labour, c. 1780-1924

Nick Mansfield, Martin Wright

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University of Wales Press
23 July 2025

Historiography; British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies; Political parties

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This is the first full-length study of the material and visual culture of the British labour movement in almost half a century. It draws together the fruits of recent research into a comprehensive material and visual analysis of the nineteenth-century labour movement's development. It analyses the meaning of 'labour things', the role they played in the lives of working people and the ways they have influenced the writing of labour history. Over ninety beautifully illustrated, expertly contextualised objects are used to narrate the history of British labour in its most crucial phase of development. Chapters on curation and preservation, a directory of museums where labour things may be seen, and a full bibliography complete the treatment of this important and rapidly developing field, making the book not just essential academic reading but a handbook for anyone who wishes to explore this vital part of our shared culture.

By: Nick Mansfield, Martin Wright
Imprint: University of Wales Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
ISBN: 9781837723416
ISBN 10: 1837723419
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 23 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming