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1751 AD to 1914 AD (end of the 18th century AD to the beginning of the 20th century AD)
This period comes after the Post Medieval period and before the modern period and starts with beginning of the Industrial Revolution in 1750. It includes the second part of the Hannoverian period (1714 – 1836) and the Victorian period (1837 – 1901). The Imperial period ends with the start of the First World War in 1914. more ->
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HOUSE *
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A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known.
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VILLAGE *
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A collection of dwelling-houses and other buildings, usually larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town with a simpler organisation and administration than the latter.
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STEAM MILL *
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A steam-powered factory.
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BUILDING *
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A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known.
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CANAL *
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An artificial navigable waterway used for the transportation of goods. Nowadays also used for recreational purposes.
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MILL *
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A factory used for processing raw materials. Use more specific mill type where known. See also TEXTILE MILL, for more narrow terms.
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MARKET *
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An open space or covered building in which cattle, goods, etc, are displayed for sale.
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MACHINERY *
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Apparatus used for applying a mechanical force, or to perform a particular function. Use more specific type where known.
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WAREHOUSE *
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A building or part of a building used for the storage of goods or merchandise. Use more specific type where known.
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ROAD *
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A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles.
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INDUSTRIAL *
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This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms.
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SOFT DRINKS FACTORY *
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A commercial building, or buildings, used for the production of soft drinks.
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CINEMA *
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A building where people pay to see films and 'moving pictures'.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)