Thomas, V. (2016) Playing in Northampton: connecting past, present and future. In: Patte, M. M. and Sutterby, J. A. (eds.) Celebrating 40 Years of Play Research: Reflecting on Our Past, Exploring the Present, & Playing into the Future. Lanham: Hamilton Books for The Association for the Study of Play (TASP). pp. 3-30.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Abstract: | Northampton is a key centre of toy design and distribution in the UK. This chapter looks at the industry from Bassett Lowke in 1890's through to John Crane toys today. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Play, toys, Northampton, plastics, creativity, Orme |
| Subjects: |
T Technology > TS Manufactures > TS2301.T7 Toys T Technology > TS Manufactures > TS155 Production management. Operations management > TS171 Industrial art and design |
| Creators: | Thomas, Vicki |
| Editors: | Patte, Michael M and Sutterby, John A |
| Projects: | All Work & No Pay |
| Publisher: | Hamilton Books for The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: | Business and Industry |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Design & Photography |
| Date: | 5 September 2016 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 3-30 |
| Title of Book: | Celebrating 40 Years of Play Research: Reflecting on Our Past, Exploring the Present, & Playing into the Future |
| Series Name: | Play and culture studies |
| Volume: | 13 |
| Place of Publication: | Lanham |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9780761868163 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8301 |
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