Shoppers in England from medieval times to the present have been beguiled by attractive merchandise, rarely heeding the details of their surroundings. This appealing book shifts the focus of attention for the first time to the architecture of retail buildings in England. It examines the history and character of commercial settings since the Middle Ages, including shops, arcades, market halls, co-operative stores, department stores, multiples, supermarkets, precincts, and malls. The book traces how various types of retail buildings developed in response to fashion, social and economic conditions, technological advances, and innovations in retailing methods. It reveals how the act of shopping helped to shape urban centres, and how shops of the near and distant past have left their mark on today's high streets. Encompassing topics as diverse as the impact of chains like Marks & Spencer and the revolutionary effect of lifts on store planning, the book provides a unique record of English shop buildings throughout the centuries. It is shortlisted for the 2005 Royal Institute of British Architects Award.
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"'Kathryn Morrison's book, the outcome of research carried out within English Heritage, provides the best survey yet of this building type in England, which will prove valuable for reference and for thinking about the wider implications of retailing in relation to architecture, urbanism, and conservation.' Alan Powers, Architects Journal 'A magnificent architectural history of the nation's shops, from their medieval market place beginnings to today's super malls and beyond.' Katie Campbell, Evening Standard 'This is my kind of book. Wonderfully fascinating, detailed and knowledgeable, clear-eyed, written in plain English and with every illustration relevant... The best thing about Morrison's book is that it steers absolutely clear of sentiment or nostalgia.' Hugh Pearman, Sunday Times 'A scholarly and loving study... lavishly illustrated.' Paul Barker, Times Literary Supplement"
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Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, in association with English Heritage
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