Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
Author : Howard Montagu Colvin
Publisher : Scribner Book Company
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Travel
ISBN :
Author : Howard Montagu Colvin
Publisher : Scribner Book Company
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Travel
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Author : Stephen Glover
Publisher :
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 24,48 MB
Release : 1829
Category :
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Author : Peter Brimacombe
Publisher : Jarrold Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,73 MB
Release : 2009-08-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780711735941
A travel guide with a difference: a combination of regional tour and style file which presents the means of escape to the wonders of another age. Aimed at those who love travelling Britain to explore country houses and stately homes, or at a dedicated follower of historical architecture and style, this delightful book contains 500 illustrations and regional maps.
Author : George Edward Cokayne
Publisher :
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 44,41 MB
Release : 1902
Category : Baronetage
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Author : Margaret Ponsonby
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 24,51 MB
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1317136896
Many historic houses that open to the public in England and Wales - particularly those owned by the National Trust - preserve their contents rather than restore them to a particular period. The former owners of these houses often retained objects from various periods and this layering of history produces interiors that look aged and patinated. Although the reason for this preservation and lack of fashionable renewable can be attributed to declining economic fortunes in the twentieth century, there are many examples of families practising this method of homemaking over a much longer period. Taking National Trust properties as its central focus, this book examines three interlocking themes to examine the role of historic textiles. Firstly it looks at houses with preserved contents together with the reasons for individual families choosing this lifestyle; secondly the role of the National Trust as both guardian and interpreter of these houses and their collections; and finally, and most importantly, the influence of textiles to contribute to the appearance of interiors, and their physical attributes that carry historical resonances of the past. The importance of preserved textiles in establishing the visual character of historic houses is a neglected area and therefore the prominence given to textiles in this project constitutes an original contribution to the study of these houses. Drawing upon a range of primary sources, including literature produced by the National Trust for their sites, and documentary sources for the families and their houses (such as diaries, letters and household accounts), the study takes a broad approach that will be of interest to all those with an interest in material culture, heritage, collecting studies and cultural history.
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Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,10 MB
Release : 1866
Category : Archaeology
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Author : Robert Andrews
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 1406 pages
File Size : 20,4 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781843533016
The Rough Guide to Britain is the ultimate insiders' handbook to England, Wales and Scotland. The full-colour introduction brings the countries' highlights to life, from the Eden Project in Cornwall to Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The authors provide lively accounts of every sight from the latest attractions such as the Cardiff Bay area and Gateshead's Baltic Centre to established landmarks from the Tower of London to Edinburgh Castle. For every town and region there are lively reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit all pockets and with accompanying maps pinpointing each location. There's also practical tips on exploring the great British countryside from the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline to the picturesque valleys of the Yorkshire Dales.
Author : Andrew Barber
Publisher : National Trust
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 48,99 MB
Release : 2016-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781843595519
Calke Abbey captured the imagination of the country when its plight was revealed in the 1980s. An almost unknown house and large estate had fallen into such a state of decay that it called for a new, and sometimes controversial, approach to conservation, once the battle to save them for the nation had been won. Calke is unlike any other great house in the way it has been conserved in a state of frozen decay. Its collections contain few outstanding pieces, apart from the extraordinary state bed, but it is the accumulation of books, silver, portraits, clothes, childrens toys and the tidal waves of taxidermy that engulfed some rooms that make the house so remarkable. Long managed as a wildlife sanctuary, Calkes venerable parkland and trees are of such importance for the shelter they give to rare insects and fungi that it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve.
Author : Stephanie Barczewski
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 45,10 MB
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1789147603
The story of how the country house, historically a site of violent disruption, came to symbolize English stability during the eighteenth century. Country houses are quintessentially English, not only architecturally but also in that they embody national values of continuity and insularity. The English country house, however, has more often been the site of violent disruption than continuous peace. So how is it that the country how came to represent an uncomplicated, nostalgic vision of English history? This book explores the evolution of the country house, beginning with the Reformation and Civil War, and shows how the political events of the eighteenth century, which culminated in the reaction against the French Revolution, led to country houses being recast as symbols of England’s political stability.
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Page : 740 pages
File Size : 34,25 MB
Release : 1878
Category : Gentry
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