'This seminal, splendidly illustrated, and affordable book packs a punch... [It] presents a finely honed essence of lessons learned at Chatham in creating an authentic, unique and sustainable conservation and business model for a complex industrial site... It is highly recommended to anyone with an interest in naval dockyards.'
Dr Ann Coats,
Naval Dockyards Society'The collection of essays brought together in this publication by Neil Cossons provides a well-illustrated account of the history of [Chatham Dockyard].'
Paul Smith,
TICCIH BulletinThis book is a fitting tribute to the modern as well as the historic establishment, and to the spirit of industry, endeavour and achievement which still pervades this dockyard. Roger Morriss, International Journal of Maritime History
Each chapter is written by one intimately familiar with the subject at hand. Prominent historians, like Andrew Lambert and Jonathan Coad, discuss the history of the dockyard and its place in the wider history Unique insights by those directly involved in the process allow readers a detailed view into the financing, thought processes, and images that tell the clearest story possible this work is definitely worth the read and provides a great deal of knowledge to any heritage manager or enthusiast. Ivor Mollema, Northern Mariner