Life in the Georgian CityDuring the 18th century, the narrow cluttered streets of towns were replaced by regular terraces of town houses built to classical designs. The author has previously written "London: the Art of Georgian Building" and "A Guide to the Georgian Buildings of England and Ireland." |
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Palladian Theorists | 134 |
Elements of the House | 150 |
Case Study Nos 513 Queen Annes Gate Westminster | 237 |
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