Author : Norman & Company Hudsom
Publisher : Globe Pequot Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,52 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Castles
ISBN : 9780762725267
This lavishly illustrated, full-color guide to Britains's homes, gardens, castles, and heritage sights, is completely updated and revised annually.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 10,68 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Castles
ISBN :
Author : Martin Coventry
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,14 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9781899874248
A must for all those who want to visit Scotland's many castles. The book covers all of the coutry's famous strongholds, as well as many lesser-known places, with location, access, visitor facilities, and contact details. There is a map, many photos, a glossary of architectural terms, and a family-name index, allowing the reader to identify any castle associated with their family.
Author : Mike Kipling
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,49 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780711231436
In keeping with the grandeur of the magnificent house, the grounds at Castle Howard are designed on a heroic scale. First laid out in the early years of the 18th century, the 1,000 acres of gardens are dotted with statues, lakes, and fountains, and delightful walks reveal hidden glades and breathtaking views. With many terrace walks and lakeside paths, memorable sights include the Atlas Fountain and the Temple of the Four Winds. Set within the walled gardens, the rose garden contains 2,000 modern roses of all types, including David Austin's English roses, making this one of England's most comprehensive collections. Set on the site of an ancient woodland, Ray Wood -- a rare combination of the planter's art and botanical science -- holds one of the most extensive plant collections in private hands in Europe. A more recent development is Castle Howard's Ornamental Vegetable Garden, known as the Potager, on the site of the House's original kitchen garden. This book of the extraordinary 18th-century gardens of one of England's finest historic houses through the seasons features a foreword by the Hon. Simon Howard, who lives at Castle Howard.
Author : Hunter Publishing
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 12,86 MB
Release : 1994-05-01
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ISBN : 9781556506178
Author : Simon Jenkins
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 950 pages
File Size : 49,13 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 9780141006253
A connoisseur's lavishly illustrated tour of England's most treasured countryhouses is expertly ranked, county by county. Color and b&w photos.
Author : Jamie Rhodes
Publisher : Nobrow
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,95 MB
Release : 2017
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
ISBN : 9781910620199
A unique and fascinating series of short stories taking place over five different eras in a English castles past.
Author : Charles Francis Osborne
Publisher :
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 36,62 MB
Release : 1908
Category : Gardens
ISBN :
Author : Willit Mason
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 36,96 MB
Release : 2017-07-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1532025416
When Willit Mason retired in the summer of 2015, he and his wife decided to celebrate with a grand tour of the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley of New York. While they intended to enjoy the area’s natural beauty, they also wanted to visit the numerous historic estates and gardens that lie along the Hudson River and the hills of the Berkshires. But Mason could not find a guidebook highlighting the region’s houses and gardens, including their geographic context, strengths, and weaknesses. He had no way of knowing if one location offered a terrific horticultural experience with less historical value or vice versa. Mason wrote this comprehensive guide of 71 historic New England houses and gardens to provide an overview of each site. Organized by region, it makes it easy to see as many historic houses and gardens in a limited time. Filled with family histories, information on the architectural development of properties and overviews of gardens and their surroundings, this is a must-have guide for any New England traveler.
Author : Scala
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,27 MB
Release : 2017-07-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 1785510827
Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's most popular attractions, and with new photography of both the castle and grounds, this guide gives a concise overview of the history, as well as the myths and stories that surround the venue. Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftans, Cormack MacCarthy, Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's most visited monuments. Every year thousands flock to visit the ancient castle and walk through its delightful gardens - and to kiss the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, which sits at the top of the tower. The castle and gardens are steeped in the history of Ireland; they are a place of mystery, magic and storytelling, in the great Irish tradition. This richly illustrated book presents Blarney in all its glory, giving historical context, a comprehensive tour of the castle, manor house and garden, and a taste of the many myths and legends that draw visitors from all over the world to Blarney today. On this virtual journey, stand on the upper ramparts, look down across 60 acres of sprawling parkland, including gardens, avenues, arboretums and waterways, and experience Blarney at its best.
