Georgian and Regency Houses ExplainedThe Georgian and Regency house conjures up a distinct and much admired image. Elegance, refinement and beautiful proportions have made this period an inspiration for later architects and a popular choice for today's house buyer. Using his own drawings, diagrams and photographs, author Trevor Yorke explains all aspects of the Georgian and Regency house and provides a comprehensive guide to the houses of this notable peiod. The book is divided into three sections, outling the history of the period; stepping inside the different rooms and their fittings, what they were used for and how they would have appeared; and the final section contains a quick reference guide with notes on dating houses, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of unfamiliar terms and details of places to visit. |
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| Title | Georgian and Regency Houses Explained England's living history |
| Author | Trevor Yorke |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Countryside Books, 2007 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Dec 7, 2009 |
| ISBN | 1846740517, 9781846740510 |
| Length | 128 pages |
| Subjects | › › Architecture / History / General |
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