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Not a reference book, Henry Green's fictional account "Living" gives a unique insight into the lives of workers in a Birmingham brass foundry about 1929. Henry himself worked in various roles within his father's Tyseley factory, Pontifex, and had a high regard for foundry men. Pontifex company have now moved out of Birmingham. I found the book so fascinating that it motivated me to research the geographical and socio economic aspects of my own family, the Milners of Aston, who included brass workers, chandelier makers and art brass workers.
"Living" is still in print but sold with 2 other stories under the title "Loving, Living, Party Going".
There is a dearth of 1920s fiction based in an industrial landscape, but I think "Living" is a real gem.
"Living" is still in print but sold with 2 other stories under the title "Loving, Living, Party Going".
There is a dearth of 1920s fiction based in an industrial landscape, but I think "Living" is a real gem.