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  • Early Renaissance Architecture in England: A Historical & Descriptive Account of the Tudor, Elizabethan, & Jacobean Periods, 1500-1625

    by John Alfred Gotch ...
    The progress of style in the mediæval architecture of England was regular and continuous: so much so, that any one thoroughly acquainted with its various phases can tell the date of a building within some ten years by merely examining the mouldings which embellish it. These successive phases, moreover, merge into one another so gradually, that although it has been possible to divide them into four ... Read more

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  • The Growth of the English House: A Short History of its Architectural Development From 1100 to 1800

    by John Alfred Gotch ...
    Those who, in the course of their wanderings through the remote districts of England, whether on business or on pleasure bent, have seen the lonely tower on the hillside, or the grey ruins of some ancient dwelling gleaming through the spaces of encircling trees, have no doubt often speculated as to the precise significance of these remnants of antiquity. They may have dismissed them from ... Read more

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  • Bradshaw's Handbook to London

    by George Bradshaw ...
    Bradshaw's guide to London was published in a single volume as a handbook for visitors to the capital, and it includes beautiful engravings of London attractions, a historical overview of the city, and lots of other information relating to London theatres, Hackney carriages, omnibuses, London churches and even banks. There is also advice for tourists on coping with London smog, avoiding ... Read more

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  • Bradshaw's Railway Handbook Vol 1

    London and its environs (Kent, Sussex, Hants, Dorset, Devon, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Wight)

    by George Bradshaw ...
    Bradshaw's Railway Handbook was originally published in 1866 under the title Bradshaw's Handbook for Tourists in Great Britain and Ireland. It appeared in four volumes as a comprehensive handbook for domestic tourists, offering a detailed view of English life in the Victorian age. Conway is proud to announce the reissue of the first volume of this series, which purportedly focuses on London and ... Read more

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  • The 1852 Guide to the Great Western Railway

    by George Measom ...
    When George Measom wrote his bestselling Illustrated Guide to the Great Western Railway in 1852, Brunel’s railway line between London and Bristol had been fully opened just eleven years. The Great Exhibition of the previous year had attracted six million visitors, many of whom had travelled to it by rail. This was the true Age of the Train. His guide is alive with an atmosphere of bustle and steam ... Read more

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  • A B C of Gothic Architecture

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Intricacies of Gothic Architecture: A Scholarly Journey into Medieval Building Design

    by John Henry Parker, Natalie Cooke ...
    In 'A B C of Gothic Architecture,' John Henry Parker meticulously explores the intricate elements that define Gothic architecture, presenting a structured analysis that demystifies this architectural style for both scholars and lay readers. The text employs a didactic approach, combining vivid illustrations and concise commentary to elucidate the various components of Gothic cathedrals'—from ... Read more

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  • The Growth of the English House

    Enriched edition. A short history of its architectural development from 1100 to 1800

    by J. Alfred Gotch, Jillian Glover ...
    In "The Growth of the English House," J. Alfred Gotch explores the evolution of domestic architecture in England, tracing its historical development from medieval times through the 19th century. Employing a meticulous and richly descriptive literary style, Gotch delves into the architectural forms, societal influences, and environmental contexts that shaped English homes. His work encompasses a ... Read more

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  • The English Home from Charles I. to George IV

    Enriched edition. Its Architecture, Decoration and Garden Design

    by J. Alfred Gotch, Jillian Glover ...
    In "The English Home from Charles I. to George IV," J. Alfred Gotch meticulously examines the evolution of domestic architecture and design in England, spanning a transformative 200-year period. With a rich tapestry of historical narrative and vivid illustrations, Gotch contextualizes the aesthetics and functional aspects of English homes against societal shifts, including the rise of the middle ... Read more

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  • Bradshaw's London

    George Bradshaw's Classic Guide of 1862

    by John Christopher ...
    Famed for his railway hand-books - recently rediscovered through Michael Portillo's television series on the great railway journeys - George Bradshaw also produced this Hand Book to London, which was originally published in 1862. Presented as a series of walks within central London, as well as a trip along the Thames by steamer and a visit to the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, it provides a unique ... Read more

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  • Kensington Palace, The Birthplace of the Queen

    Being an Historical Guide to the State Rooms, Pictures and Gardens

    by Ernest Law ...
    Kensington Palace, The Birthplace of the Queen,Being an Historical Guide to the State Rooms, Pictures and GardensThis edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSNotice to VisitorsPrefaceEarly History of KensingtonBuilding of the PalaceDeaths of Queen Mary and King WilliamQueen Anne at Kensington PalaceDeath of Prince George of DenmarkDeath of Queen AnneGeorge I. at Ke... ... Read more

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  • Kensington Palace: The Birthplace of the Queen Being an Historical Guide to the State Rooms, Pictures and Gardens

    by Ernest Law ...
    KENSINGTON PALACE, built by William and Mary, occupied by Queen Anne as one of her favourite residences, enlarged by George I. and greatly appreciated by George II. and his queen, Caroline, has received a greater renown and more interesting associations from having been the birthplace and early home of Queen Victoria. In celebration of the eightieth anniversary of that ever-memorable and ... Read more

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  • Thames Valley Villages: Volume 1 (of 2)

    by Charles G. Harper ...
    Series Book 1 - Thames Valley Villages
    Thames Valley Villages: Volume 1 (of 2) written by Charles G. Harper who was an English author and illustrator. This book was published in 1910. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as ... Read more

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