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The Dawn of Green

- Manchester, Thirlmere, and Modern Environmentalism

About The Dawn of Green

Purchased by the city of Manchester in the 1870s, Thirlmere was dammed and converted into a reservoir. This book examines the battle for Thirlmere and the clashes between conservationists who wished to preserve the lake and developers eager to meet the needs of industry and a growing urban population.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226720821
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 248
  • Published:
  • September 30, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x163x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 484 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: August 9, 2025

Description of The Dawn of Green

Purchased by the city of Manchester in the 1870s, Thirlmere was dammed and converted into a reservoir. This book examines the battle for Thirlmere and the clashes between conservationists who wished to preserve the lake and developers eager to meet the needs of industry and a growing urban population.

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