Fort, Tom

Rivets, Trivets and Galvanised Buckets: Life in the village hardware shop

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ISBN 13:
9781472291950
author:
Fort, Tom
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Headline Book Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
History
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.12

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Rivets, Trivets and Galvanised Buckets: Life in the Village Hardware Shop

This engaging study explores the history of a century-old hardware shop at the heart of a Berkshire village. Tom Fort weaves together the evolution of the shop, its previous owners, and the stories of its customers to create a fascinating portrait of community and everyday life.

The author's personal connection to the shop, combined with his own experiences of home ownership and the changing nature of domestic life, adds depth and nuance to this charming narrative. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of village life and the people who make it thrive.

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