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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.
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Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.
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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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PRIORY *
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A monastery governed by a prior or prioress. Use with narrow terms of DOUBLE HOUSE, FRIARY, MONASTERY or NUNNERY.
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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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CANAL WHARF *
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A large wooden structure built alongside the edge of a canal where narrow boats may lie for the loading and unloading of goods.
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TANK *
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Armoured military vehicle with its own firepower, which operates on tracks for troop mobility over rough terrain. Some may be adapted, or purpose-built, to be amphibious, and may then be double-indexed as AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE.
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Usually a complex of buildings for the processing of raw materials. Use specific type where known.
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GAS WORKS *
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An industrial complex concerned with the manufacture of gas for domestic use from coal and oil.
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* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)
