The 1930s House Explained (Englands Living History)


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It also describes the different methods and materials used in the region with some tips on their maintenance, and shows what types of windows, doors and other details would have originally been fitted. We then take a look inside at the rooms and interior fittings which could be found before exploring the garden surrounding it and the different flowers which are appropriate to plant there.

Finally there is a list of some of the best villages and museums to visit and a glossary explaining some of the less familiar terms.

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The book contains a wealth of information both for those who live in a cottage or who are simply admirers of their beauty and charm. Edwardian houses, built between and , remain some of our best constructed, elegant and durable housing stock. It was an age of mass production, but the pride in these homes shown by their builders is still evident by the dates of construction and the rural names given to them, often seen above the front door or carefully chiselled onto a plaque below the roof.

This book focuses on the original exterior and interior features that would have been added by the builder but which may since have been replaced or removed. They include sash and casement windows, coloured glass, door plates and handles, letter boxes, porches, balconies, rainwater hoppers, fireplaces, stairs, and wall mouldings. For anyone restoring features in their own Edwardian home, or who simply enjoys an admiration of period properties, then this book will be an invaluable guide. The word 'Regency' has long been associated with elegance, conjuring up visions of fashionably dressed ladies and gentlemen promenading along streets lined with refined terraced houses and villas.

Although strictly covering the decade from when King George III fell ill until his death in , the term is generally used to describe the architectural styles from the last years of the 18th century until Queen Victoria came to the throne in Behind the elegant facade great changes were taking place as industry and commerce boomed and a new middle class began to emerge from the hoards attracted to the towns and cities.

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This brought an unprecedented demand for new housing the finest of which still form a notable part of spa towns like Cheltenham and Leamington Spa and seaside resorts like Brighton and on a smaller scale in most other towns and cities. Using my own colour photos and drawings, I explain the background and describe the architecture, fixtures, fittings and furnishings which made the Regency period so distinctive.

This book should not only appeal to those interested in the styles and fashions of this period but anyone who lives or is planning to restore a Regency House. A colourful new illustrated book describing the distinctive Gothic house style of the s and 60s. Explains the background of the style, leading architects, terraces and semis and fixtures and fittings inside or out. The first chapter outlines the history of the period and introduces some of the key events and personalities.

The second explains the characteristics of the style and looks at the finest houses and the leading architects. The next explores the standard terraces and semis from the period and shows how the style was applied onto these speculatively built houses, while the fourth is packed with photos of fixtures and fittings which would have originally been found upon them. The final chapter looks inside the house at the appearance of the rooms and the types of decoration and details which would have been used. There is also a glossary and suggested places to visit.

All houses have a history to tell and the fascination with period properties is not confined to country houses with grand estates. Whether town, mansion, or country cottage, old houses are equally worthy of pride and interest in their past. Tracing the History of Houses shows how to obtain an approximate dating of a house from the physical and visual evidence, including its location, the materials used in construction, and styles both exterior and interior. It also shows how to spot changes that have taken place to windows and doors, as well as more substantial extensions and alterations in older properties.

The second section in the book lists the various sources of information which can help with dating the age of a house, as well as learning about those who may have lived in it. There is also a time chart with illustrations of key changes to house styles, a list of useful websites and a detailed glossary. This colourful illustrated and easy to read guide in an excellent introduction to the subject which is equally useful in the home and the car.

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British country houses, detached villas, semis and terraces can be found in a bewildering array of styles dating back hundreds of years. Yet despite this variety there are some common traits which can help identify and date these buildings. The book is divided up into periods from starting from the Tudor in and going right up to the outbreak of the Second World War in There is also a glossary of some unfamiliar terms and a time-chart.

This is a compact and useful guide, filled with original drawings, which detail the changing uses of space within houses over the centuries. It shows developments in fashion, decoration and furniture within different rooms and how these have steadily evolved with the passage of time. The book covers an immense range of interior styles from to In addition there is a glossary of terms and a historical time chart. The book will prove invaluable to those who visit period houses and, at the same time, will give useful pointers to those planning to restore their own home in a particular period style.

Timber framed buildings, whether they are medieval halls, great barns, grand houses, or picturesque cottages, form one of the most delightful features of our historic towns and countryside. They catch our imagination as we admire the skill and craft of the carpenters who created them, with a strength and quality that has seen many of them survive for over six hundred centuries. The book is packed with drawings, diagrams and illustrations showing in the first section how timber framed buildings changed in form and style over the centuries.

There is also a list of places to visit and a glossary of unfamiliar terms. This illustrated book answers these questions and explains how they would have originally appeared including interior fittings and gardens. The first chapter gives a background to the period and explains where and why new housing was built, the second describes the types of structures and how they were constructed. This book sets out to explain the background to the period, help the reader recognise the subtle changes in structure and style which can help date them and illustrate some of the tricks of the trade designed to fool tenants.

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The first sections looks at Georgian and Regency housing, describing the types of structure, how they were built and the styles used. There are also tips about dating houses, an illustrated timechart , places to visit and a glossary of unfamiliar terms. The Victorian period is viewed as a period of great technical achievement, when industry steam-rollered across the country and the town and city began enveloping the village. This time of great national pride was reflected in the Gothic revival style as the country began looking in upon itself and found its own identity in a mystical Medieval past and then strapped pointed arches and spires onto virtually everything they built!

The house which had previously been elegantly proportioned by strict Classical orders now broke free of these rules and could be found in all shapes and sizes and embellished with colourful brickwork and Gothic decoration.

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