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English Village Architecture
R. J. Brown
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Description for English Village Architecture
Paperback. Illustrated throughout, with nearly 200 pen-and-ink drawings by the author, this book looks at the social, geological and architectural history behind the structure of English villages, and examines how industries, urbanization, transport and changing traditions have influenced how we have been using and designing our buildings over the centuries. Num Pages: 304 pages, 192 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 244 x 24. Weight in Grams: 920.
Splendidly illustrated throughout, this survey looks at the social, geological, and architectural history behind the structure of English villages, and examines how industries, urbanization, transport, and changing traditions have influenced how we have been using and designing our buildings over the centuries. England is famous across the world for the beauty and variety of its village architecture, and this overview's commentary covers all manner of buildings-from churches, inns, and ships to maltings, watermills, and lock-ups. Lesser structures are also considered, such as wells, pumps, and stocks-all of which added to the appeal of traditional English villages and now provide valuable ... Read more
Splendidly illustrated throughout, this survey looks at the social, geological, and architectural history behind the structure of English villages, and examines how industries, urbanization, transport, and changing traditions have influenced how we have been using and designing our buildings over the centuries. England is famous across the world for the beauty and variety of its village architecture, and this overview's commentary covers all manner of buildings-from churches, inns, and ships to maltings, watermills, and lock-ups. Lesser structures are also considered, such as wells, pumps, and stocks-all of which added to the appeal of traditional English villages and now provide valuable ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Robert Hale
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780709082781
SKU
V9780709082781
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-19
About R. J. Brown
R.J. Brown is an acclaimed writer on English vernacular architecture and a member of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. His books include The English Country Cottage, English Farmhouses, Timber-framed Buildings of England, Old Houses and Cottages of Kent and The English Village Church. He has been an acknowledged graphic artist for some years specializing in ... Read more
Reviews for English Village Architecture
'This splendid book looks at the very structure of the English village and how changing social trends have impacted on buildings.' Eastern Daily Press 'Brown's book can help us navigate around the real village landscape and so provides a valuable and ... Read more