Old English Houses (Classic Reprint): The Record of a Random Itinerary - Couverture souple

Allan Fea

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331612950 ISBN 13 : 9781331612957

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Journey through time with a richly textured tour of historic English houses and their surroundings. This nonfiction memoir weaves personal recollections, architectural detail, and local lore as it traces a route from Uxbridge to Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, and beyond. Read with curiosity and you’ll glimpse centuries of design, gardens, and stories nestled along bendy lanes and country byways.

In these pages, the author blends strolls through manor houses, moated homesteads, and venerable inns with reflections on how old structures shape memory and place. Expect vivid vignettes, period interiors, and the atmosphere of places where history lingers in woodwork, bricks, and gardens. The tone remains inviting and observant, guiding readers who enjoy real-world glimpses of England’s architectural past.

• Descriptive sketches of famous and tucked-away houses, from grand halls to quiet cottages.


• Observations on architectural features, furnishings, and the stories they hold.


• A sense of place built from roads, rivers, gardens, and manor grounds that connect past and present.


• Personal anecdotes and historical notes that enrich a reader’s sense of English heritage.

Ideal for readers of travel writing, architectural history, and anyone curious about old houses and their enduring charm.

Old English Houses: The Record of a Random Itinerary

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331612950
• ISBN 13: 9781331612957
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 334
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