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Dumfries House: An Architectural Story
Simon Green
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Description for Dumfries House: An Architectural Story
Paperback. The definitive history of one of Britain's most beautiful stately homes. The book traces the development of Dumfries House from 1754 up until the death of Lady Bute in 1993 - the last family member to live in the house. Num Pages: 280 pages, Full colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; AMKH; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 281 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1280.
On 18 July 1754, William Crichton Dalrymple, the 5th Earl of Dumfries, laid the foundation stone of Dumfries House. It was the first country house built by Robert, John and James Adam - the brothers whose architectural practice was to become the most famous in Britain.Dumfries House lies within its historic landscape in rolling farmland to the west of Cumnock. Completed in 1760, the house was adapted and altered over the years - most significantly and sympathetically by Robert Weir Schultz, a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Dumfries House is ... Read more
On 18 July 1754, William Crichton Dalrymple, the 5th Earl of Dumfries, laid the foundation stone of Dumfries House. It was the first country house built by Robert, John and James Adam - the brothers whose architectural practice was to become the most famous in Britain.Dumfries House lies within its historic landscape in rolling farmland to the west of Cumnock. Completed in 1760, the house was adapted and altered over the years - most significantly and sympathetically by Robert Weir Schultz, a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Dumfries House is ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Historic Environment Scotland
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1279g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781902419954
SKU
V9781902419954
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Simon Green
Simon Green is an architectural historian at Historic Environment Scotland with over 30 years experience researching Scotland's buildings.
Reviews for Dumfries House: An Architectural Story
'This handsomely produced history of a national treasure is a fitting tribute to a fascinating house'
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