A History of Tri-Ang and Lines Brothers Ltd: The Rise and Fall of the Worlds Largest Toy Making Company
The toy industry and its close relationship with children's artifacts and equipment, made a huge contribution British ascendancy in light industry, after decline of heavy industry. Light industry was…
Specifikacia A History of Tri-Ang and Lines Brothers Ltd: The Rise and Fall of the Worlds Largest Toy Making Company
The toy industry and its close relationship with children's artifacts and equipment, made a huge contribution British ascendancy in light industry, after decline of heavy industry. Light industry was a pivotal theme in British economic history and toy-making and sales in internationals markets was a vital ingredient in Britain's reputation as the 'workshop of the world'. It flourished from the Great Exhibition of 1951 - in competition with German and French toy industries - through the 20th century and the great depression of 1929, to postwar commercial ascendancy in consumer goods. Decline began in face of US and Asian competition and with Britain's post-war economic problems; and, the nature of family business contributed, with the passing of generations and loss of drive and tenacity.It is a family business story of the Lines Brothers Ltd, the world's largest manufacturer