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The English Country House

Author : James Peill
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 9780500293072
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The English Country House written by James Peill and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranging from Kentchurch Court, a former fortified medieval manor house that has been the seat of the Scudamore family for nearly 1,000 years, to a delightful Strawberry Hill-style Gothic house in rural Cornwall and car-crazed Goodwood House, this beautifully illustrated book showcases ten outstanding British country houses, all still in the hands of the original families. James Peill recounts the ups and downs of such deep-rooted clans as the Cracrofts, landowners in Lincolnshire since the 12th century, whose late 18th-century Hackthorn Hall is a perfect example of the kind of house Jane Austen describes in her novels (indeed, she appears on their family tree), as well as the relatively newly arrived Biddulphs, who constructed Rodmarton, an Arts & Crafts masterpiece, in the first decades of the last century. James Fennell has once again provided superb photographs of a wealth of gardens, charming interiors, bygone sporting trophies, fine art collections and fanciful family memorabilia, making The English Country House a delicious treat for Anglophiles and lovers of old houses.

How to Read a Country House

Author : Jeremy Musson
Publisher : Ebury Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book How to Read a Country House written by Jeremy Musson and published by Ebury Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why was heraldry so important to the families for whom houses were built? How does the layout of a house reveal the values of the people who lived in it? By reading the architectural features of a house - even simple items such as windows, doors, chimneys and staircases - we can learn so much about the past. Interiors, as well as exteriors, have a story to tell, with floor layouts and contents of rooms revealing much about the people who built and lived in them. We can also read the iconography of a house: its symbols and images, spanning subjects such as classical mythology, religion and British history. Heraldry too is an essential tool for understanding much of the details found in country houses, from coats of arms to crests, or fireplace decorations and ceiling bosses. Through all this, we gain a glimpse into the social world of the families who lived there - and discover that the stories of many country houses are inextricably linked by marriage, royalty or political or military service. Richly illustrated with stunning photographs from the unique archive of Country Life magazine, this book is a joy for all those who want to learn more about our heritage, art and architecture, and the essential characteristics of a classic country house.

The Country House Guide

Author : George Plumptre
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 9780304347087
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book The Country House Guide written by George Plumptre and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 1996-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide presents every Historic Houses Association property open to the public. Each house is described in detail: its history and ownership, features of architectural interest and noteworthy art collections. Information on how to get there, opening times and admission charges is also provided.

The Story of the Country House

Author : Clive Aslet
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300263139
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Story of the Country House written by Clive Aslet and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of the evolution of the country house in Britain, from its Roman precursors to the present The Story of the Country House is an authoritative and vivid account of the British country house, exploring how they have evolved with the changing political and economic landscape. Clive Aslet reveals the captivating stories behind individual houses, their architects, and occupants, and paints a vivid picture of the wider context in which the country house in Britain flourished and subsequently fell into decline before enjoying a renaissance in the twenty-first century. The genesis, style, and purpose of architectural masterpieces such as Hardwick Hall, Hatfield House, and Chatsworth are explored, alongside the numerous country houses lost to war and economic decline. We also meet a cavalcade of characters, owners with all their dynastic obsessions and diverse sources of wealth, and architects such as Inigo Jones, Sir John Vanbrugh, Robert Adam, Sir John Soane and A.W.N. Pugin, who dazzled or in some cases outraged their contemporaries. The Story of the Country House takes a fresh look at this enduringly popular building type, exploring why it continues to hold such fascination for us today.

New description of Blenheim [&c., by W.F. Mavor.].

Author : William Fordyce Mavor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book New description of Blenheim [&c., by W.F. Mavor.]. written by William Fordyce Mavor and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Old House Book of Classic Country Houses

Author :
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780806974163
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (741 download)

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Download or read book The Old House Book of Classic Country Houses written by and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The English Country House

Author : Mary Miers
Publisher : Rizzoli International publication
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book The English Country House written by Mary Miers and published by Rizzoli International publication. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixty-two stunning houses in a range of architectural styles spanning seven centuries are brought to life through glorious imagery from the photography library of Country Life magazine.

A Guide to Irish Country Houses

Author : Mark Bence-Jones
Publisher : Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780094699908
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (999 download)

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Book Synopsis A Guide to Irish Country Houses by : Mark Bence-Jones

Download or read book A Guide to Irish Country Houses written by Mark Bence-Jones and published by Trans-Atlantic Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 2000 Irish country houses are feature d in this book, each having an alphabetical entry describing it. Almost all the entries give information on the history and ownership of the houses; many of them are enlivened with anecdotes and details. '

The Architecture of Country Houses

Author : Andrew Jackson Downing
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 572 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Architecture of Country Houses written by Andrew Jackson Downing and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sotheby's the Country House Guide

Author : Plumptre
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780706375183
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (751 download)

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Download or read book Sotheby's the Country House Guide written by Plumptre and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sotheby's the Country House Guide

Author : George Plumptre
Publisher : Ward Lock Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780706375190
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (751 download)

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Download or read book Sotheby's the Country House Guide written by George Plumptre and published by Ward Lock Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide describes every Historic Houses Association property open to the public. For each, it provides details of history and ownership, and places particlular emphasis on features of architectural interest and noteworthy art collections.

The Long Weekend

Author : Adrian Tinniswood
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0465098657
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Long Weekend written by Adrian Tinniswood and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an acclaimed social and architectural historian, the tumultuous, scandalous, glitzy, and glamorous history of English country houses and high society during the interwar period As WWI drew to a close, change reverberated through the halls of England's country homes. As the sun set slowly on the British Empire, the shadows lengthened on the lawns of a thousand stately homes. In The Long Weekend, historian Adrian Tinniswood introduces us to the tumultuous, scandalous and glamorous history of English country houses during the years between World Wars. As estate taxes and other challenges forced many of these venerable houses onto the market, new sectors of British and American society were seduced by the dream of owning a home in the English countryside. Drawing on thousands of memoirs, letters, and diaries, as well as the eye-witness testimonies of belted earls and bibulous butlers, Tinniswood brings the stately homes of England to life as never before, opening the door to a world by turns opulent and ordinary, noble and vicious, and forever wrapped in myth. We are drawn into the intrigues of legendary families such as the Astors, the Churchills and the Devonshires as they hosted hunting parties and balls that attracted the likes of Charlie Chaplin, T.E. Lawrence, and royals such as Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. We waltz through aristocratic soiré, and watch as the upper crust struggle to fend off rising taxes and underbred outsiders, property speculators and poultry farmers. We gain insight into the guilt and the gingerbread, and see how the image of the country house was carefully protected by its occupants above and below stairs. Through the glitz of estate parties, the social tensions between old money and new, the hunting parties, illicit trysts, and grand feasts, Tinniswood offers a glimpse behind the veil of these great estates -- and reveals a reality much more riveting than the dream.

The Country House Guide

Author : Anna Sproule
Publisher : Salem House Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780881623222
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (232 download)

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Download or read book The Country House Guide written by Anna Sproule and published by Salem House Pub. This book was released on 1988 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The English Country House Garden

Author : Marcus Harpur
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
ISBN 13 : 1781011885
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book The English Country House Garden written by Marcus Harpur and published by Frances Lincoln. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is something special about the English country house garden: from its quiet verdant lawns to its high yew hedges, this is a style much-desired and copied around the world. The English country house is most often conceived as a private, intimate place, a getaway from working life. A pergola, a sundial, a croquet lawn, a herbaceous border of soft planting; here is a space to wander and relax, to share secrets, and above all to enjoy afternoon tea. But even the most peaceful of gardens also take passion and hard work to create. The English Country House Garden takes a fresh look at the English country house garden, starting with the owners and the stories behind the making of the gardens. Glorious photographs capture the gardens at their finest moments through the seasons, and a sparkling and erudite text presents twenty-five gardens - some grand, some personal, some celebrated, some never-before-photographed - to explore why this garden style has been so very enduring and influential. From the Victorian grandeur of Tyntesfield and Cragside, to the Arts & Crafts simplicity of Rodmarton Manor and Charleston; from Scampston, in the same family since the 17th century, to new gardens by Dan Pearson and Tom Stuart-Smith; and with favourites such as Hidcote and Great Dixter alongside new discoveries, this book will be a delicious treat for garden-lovers.

The Country House Explained

Author : Trevor Yorke
Publisher : Countryside Books (GB)
ISBN 13 : 9781853067938
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (679 download)

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Download or read book The Country House Explained written by Trevor Yorke and published by Countryside Books (GB). This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of people visit country houses every years and spend a few pounds on a visitor's guide, but what if you want a more general guide to English houses as a whole. The Country House Explained is just such a book. With lots of photographs and sketches Trevor Yorke looks at the exteriors, interiors, gardens and parks of English country houses

The Country House Library

Author : Mark Purcell
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300248687
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Country House Library written by Mark Purcell and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas and concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting, this generously illustrated book presents a complete survey of British and Irish country house libraries. Replete with engaging anecdotes about owners and librarians, the book features fascinating information on acquisition bordering on obsession, the process of designing library architecture, and the care (and neglect) of collections. The author also disputes the notion that these libraries were merely for show, arguing that many of them were profoundly scholarly, assembled with meticulous care, and frequently used for intellectual pursuits. For those who love books and the libraries in which they are collected and stored, The Country House Library is an essential volume to own.

English House Style from the Archives of Country Life

Author : John Goodall
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847865517
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book English House Style from the Archives of Country Life written by John Goodall and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational look at the most iconic interior styles of magnificent English country houses: a thousand years of decorating as told through famous and many never-published photographs, all culled from the incomparable archive of Country Life magazine. This gorgeously illustrated tome is as indispensable as it is beautiful, a rich resource and a visual guide of quintessential British country house style for decorators, architects, designers, and the many armchair travelers who fantasize about revitalizing or re-creating their own castle on the hill. English House Style traces the evolution of sixteen quintessential interior styles found in British homes that have helped lay the foundations for what have become the touchstones for every decorator, designer, and architect working today. Each style, from Gothic and Tudor to Cottage, Arts and Crafts, and Palladian, is represented through lavish photography culled from the rich archive of Country Life, the hugely popular 120-year-old British magazine about life and living in the estates, castles, and cottages that are ubiquitous across the countryside. Also explored are the most influential tastemakers through the centuries, from Horace Walpole and William Morris to Nancy Lancaster and Colefax and Fowler. Decorators across the globe draw from these styles, which are embodied in the most important homes across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, many of which are featured here, including the magnificent Castle Howard, Chatsworth House, Strawberry Hill, and Hatfield House, along with exquisite hidden gems, such as Wardington Manor, Marchmont House, and Lindisfarne Castle.