Shepherds' Huts & Living Vans

Shepherds' Huts & Living Vans

by David Morris (Author)

Synopsis

In the 1800s, a shepherd's hut or living van would have been an unremarkable sight in many regions of rural Britain. By the 1970s most lay abandoned as farming methods and industry left them behind. Today the humble shepherd's hut is making a comeback and these quirky collectors' items are fast developing a cult status of their own. Original huts and living vans command high sums and replica huts are being built in high numbers to satisfy demand. However, many who see one, have one or want one know little of their origin or the differences between them. This beautifully illustrated book explores the differences and takes a look behind the door at what living and operating in these small mobile spaces was really like.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Published: 15 Nov 2013

ISBN 10: 1445621363
ISBN 13: 9781445621364

Media Reviews
'This book is a celebration of shepherds' huts ... It is a reminder of a time when our lives were intrinsically linked with our environment, something these quirky little dwellings are giving back to us again' KATE HUMBLE, BBC presenter and proud owner of a shepherd's hut
Author Bio
David Morris is the curator of Aircraft, the Fleet Air Arm Museum. He is keenly interested in the history of mechanical objects and rural history. David is also a Research Fellow at Bournemouth University and lectures regularly. He lives near Somerton in Somerset.