Dr David Lund
@davidjohnlund
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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
Announcing my new book, Model Britain, out in November! A history of yesterday's dreams of tomorrow, it examines the visions behind 120 architectural models to reveal how the future of Britain's 20th century built environment was imagined. Pre-order now:
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If you missed my original talk in November, join me on March 26th at 7pm for a free online talk about my new book, Model Britain. Explore the architectural models that captured how the future of Britain's built environment was imagined!
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Thank you everyone who retweeted to enter! The winner has been selected at random and is: @MrAbercrombie - DM me your address and the books will be on their way!
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Yes, another shameless plug for my new book, Model Britain, which is out now. If you like architectural models and 20th century British architecture, you'll like this...
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@Amalgammodels @inspiredAUB @thorparchiveaub @architectsmodel Very pleased to hear this, a terrific legacy to preserve!
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My current reading list as I tidy up one research project before for a bit of a slumber through 2025 as another in the queue has swapped to take its place. Looking forward to getting back to this one though, it's going to make a very interesting book!
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I do love an archive of architectural models! Check out the growing archive project of Richard Armiger's Network Modelmakers on Instagram:
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You can now save 20% off my new book when you order direct from the publisher and use the code AFLY04. Visit to order
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Thank you to everyone who retweeted to enter the competition, the winner has now been selected at random and notified by DM, so do check your messages!
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Last day tomorrow to enter!
Time for another FREE BOOK giveaway! To celebrate the release of my latest book, I'm giving away a free copy. Simply retweet to enter, winner will be selected at random on Friday 20th Dec and notified by DM. UK postal addresses only. Good luck!
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Lovely to see the 97 year old model of the Old London Bridge waterwheel in operation today as we opened up the @thorparchiveaub for the staff research conference. One of John Thorp’s most impressive models!
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Both of my books are currently 20% off when you order direct from Routledge in their end of year sale: Given that academic books are quite expensive, this is a great saving in terms of ££.
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RT @davidjohnlund: Thinking about Christmas gifts? If you know someone who likes architectural models, both of my books are currently 25% o…
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Thinking about Christmas gifts? If you know someone who likes architectural models, both of my books are currently 25% off in the Black Friday Sale until 6th December!
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RT @modernistmag: For our next issue of the modernist, we are going NUCLEAR, and whilst we hope it’s an explosive issue, we also hope there…
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Routledge are offering 25% all books until December 6th and that includes my new book, Model Britain! Only when ordered from
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