Small period houses have evolved from a medieval tradition, through the formality of Georgian and Victorian to the distinctive style of the 1930s. This beautiful book explains the changes in building materials, the effect of social and economic constraints and foreign influences, and celebrates the fascinating heritage of the English period home. It includes examples taken from over 20 English counties, identifying different styles and materials and showing the relationship between the house, it's land, and the wider urban ...
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Small period houses have evolved from a medieval tradition, through the formality of Georgian and Victorian to the distinctive style of the 1930s. This beautiful book explains the changes in building materials, the effect of social and economic constraints and foreign influences, and celebrates the fascinating heritage of the English period home. It includes examples taken from over 20 English counties, identifying different styles and materials and showing the relationship between the house, it's land, and the wider urban space. It also has a guide to looking at your own period house, identifying and dating original elements and later changes, with advice on sources for historical research.
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Add this copy of Understanding Small Period Houses to cart. $7.66, very good condition, Sold by Roger Lucas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Horncastle, Lincs, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Crowood Press.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 1st edition, 4to, 208pp, colour and b/w photo illustrations, line drawings; previous owner's book plate to fr pastedown o/w VG Copy in VG DJ with one repaired tear base of lower flap fold.
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New. Small period houses have evolved from a medieval tradition, through the formality of Georgian and Victorian to the distinctive style of the 1930s. This beautiful book explains the changes in building materials, the effect of social and economic constraints and foreign influences, and celebrates the fascinating heritage of the English period home. It includes examples taken from over 20 English counties, identifying different styles and materials and showing the relationship between the house, it's land, and the wider urban space. It also has a guide to looking at your own period house, identifying and dating original elements and later changes, with advice on sources for historical research.
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