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Playing in Northampton: Connecting Past, Present and Future

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: Connecting Our Past, Present, and Future : Play & Culture Studies, Volume 13. Lanham: Hamilton Books for The Association for the Study of Play (TASP). pp. 3-30.

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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
Creators:
Thomas, V.
Editors:
Patte, M. M. and Sutterby, J. A.
Publisher:
Hamilton Books for The Association for the Study of Play (TASP)
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: Connecting Our Past, Present, and Future : Play & Culture Studies, Volume 13
Series Name:
Play and culture studies
Volume:
13
Place of Publication:
Lanham
Number of Pages:
28
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780761868163
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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