British Tradition and Interior Design: Town and Country Living in the British IslesBritish Traditions and Interior Design gives readers an insight into the lifestyle and culture of the inhabitants of the British Isles. It takes the readers to historical palaces, mansions, manor houses and appartments, both in the country and in cities. |
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... particularly skilled in the manufac- ture of the finest woolen cloth , which they now decorated with this . modern design . Only the initiated could tell the difference between a hand embroided Paisley and one woven on the weaving loom ...
... particularly skilled in the manufac- ture of the finest woolen cloth , which they now decorated with this . modern design . Only the initiated could tell the difference between a hand embroided Paisley and one woven on the weaving loom ...
Page 113
... particularly if the door is old and not very airtight . A length of thick woven material will insulate a hallway most effectively . WAYS WITH DOORS AND WINDOWS Doors and windows in the entrance hall are not just decorated in line with ...
... particularly if the door is old and not very airtight . A length of thick woven material will insulate a hallway most effectively . WAYS WITH DOORS AND WINDOWS Doors and windows in the entrance hall are not just decorated in line with ...
Page 294
... particularly delicious served with white bread and a dill vinaigrette , which can be brought along separately . SEATINGAR IN PARK Virgin settles UK ' dirty tricks '. INGREDIENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PICNIC Careful planning and organization ...
... particularly delicious served with white bread and a dill vinaigrette , which can be brought along separately . SEATINGAR IN PARK Virgin settles UK ' dirty tricks '. INGREDIENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PICNIC Careful planning and organization ...
Contents
Basic Principles of British Style | 10 |
The Capital | 77 |
A Nation of Collectors | 97 |
Copyright | |
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