The Dynamics of Regionalisation and Trade: Yorkshire Clay Tobacco Pipes c1600-1800: The Dynamics of Regionalisation and Trade: Yorkshire Clay Tobacco Pipes c1600-1800

At the heart of this study lies an illustrated catalogue of over 2,200 clay pipes dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, the majority of which are held in Yorkshire collections. The size and topographical range of Yorkshire ensures the county's suitability as a case study for examining pipe production as well as regional variations and trade. The extensive catalogue is preceded by a discussion of the methodology of studying clay pipes, the documentary evidence for kiln sites and production, Yorkshire clay sources, the development of the bowl form, the stem, the range of marks, the distribution and the archaeological evidence for imported pipes. Lists of pipemakers and associated documents and inventories are presented in appendices.