Dr David Lund @davidjohnlund
Historian of Models and Modelmaking | Author of Model Britain: The Architectural Models of Twentieth Century Dreams | Senior Lecturer at AUB | FRHistS Dorset Joined October 2011-
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Very proud of this achievement. History, heritage, and archives matter and it is terrific to see my work preserving and recording Thorp's history recognised in this way!
Very proud of this achievement. History, heritage, and archives matter and it is terrific to see my work preserving and recording Thorp's history recognised in this way!
I swear filling in research grant bids takes longer than the actual research…
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If you've enjoyed the preview of some of the models featured in my book Model Britain: The Architectural Models of Twentieth Century Dreams that I've been sharing this week, you can of course read about 100 more by getting yourself a copy. Available from wherever you buy books!
One of my favourite model photographs from the whole of my book, Ramsgate International Hoverport, made by Thorp in 1967 for the architects Barnard, Morris, Evans and Partners. The future of transport looked so bright in miniature in the 1960s!
Sticking with cars from yesterday's post, this model from chapter 6 of my book Model Britain is of T.P. Bennett's unbuilt proposal for Toddington motorway services. Made by Thorp in 1961 as the first service area was under consideration.
This lovely model from Chapter 6 of my book Model Britain was made by Thorp in 1938 to illustrate the Churchill Ten Minute Service garage layout, a vision of the future of automotive repairs as the age of the motor car started to take off...
The final chapter of my book Model Britain looks at visions of the future of transportation from the 20th C, so today's model is one made by Thorp for the BRF stand at the 1955 Earl's Court Motor Show that showcased their push for urban motorways.
Another model from chapter 5 of my book Model Britain, this time of Walthamstow Town Hall, made by Thorp to the design of Philip Dalton Hepworth in 1937. This chapter of the book looks at models of 20th C visions of the future of civic buildings.
From chapter 5 of my book Model Britain: The Architectural Models of 20th Century Dreams is this lovely model of Poole Hospital, made by Thorp in 1964 for the Wessex Regional Health Authority.
A more recent vision of the future of leisure from chapter 4 of my book Model Britain: Thorp's 1987 model of the interior of Bracknell Leisure Pool.
Another model from chapter 4 of my book Model Britain: Thorp's 1938 model of Prestatyn Holiday Camp. Designed by William Hamlyn, this huge holiday camp was a joint venture between the LMS railway and Thomas Cook.
Chapter 4 of my book Model Britain looks at models that captured future visions of leisure during the 20th C. First up is this lovely model made by Thorp in 1934 of an unbuilt proposal for Eastbourne bandstand.
Another model of the future of work from my book Model Britain: this shows a planned expansion to Southampton Docks to cope with the arrival of containerised freight, made by Thorp in 1967.
Also from the third chapter of my book Model Britain, 'Work', this model of the Kodak designed by T.P. Bennett was made by Thorp in 1970.
The stunning Thorp model of the entrance to Bush House in London, made circa 1923. This model features in chapter 3 of my book Model Britain, which explores architectural models of past visions of the future of the workplace, built or unbuilt.
This lovely model from chapter 2 of my book Model Britain is of a pair of Cornish Unit prefab homes. This model was made by Thorp to be presented to Princess Elizabeth in 1947 when she opened the homes in Bray Shop in Cornwall.
Another water-themed model from my book Model Britain today: Sea City, made by Thorp for the Pilkington Glass Age Development Committee in 1968. An incredible model with a great story behind it. Read more in Chapter 1 of my book.

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