The Ordnance Survey Guide to Historic Houses in Britain

The Ordnance Survey Guide to Historic Houses in Britain

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Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780393304015

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Describes the history and background of more than one hundred eighty mansions and palaces in Scotland, England, and Wales, and provides information on hours, facilities, and restrictions.


The Pelican Guide to Historic Homes and Sites of Revolutionary America

The Pelican Guide to Historic Homes and Sites of Revolutionary America

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Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781455610228

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The Pelican Guide to Historic Homes and Sites of Revolutionary America, Volume 1: New England describes the history, location, and other useful information about the landmarks of the six New England states--Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.


Private Life in Britain's Stately Homes

Private Life in Britain's Stately Homes

Author: Michael Paterson

Publisher: Robinson

Published: 2012-09-06

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 178033690X

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The Victorian and Edwardian eras in the run-up to 1914 marked the golden age of the English country house, when opulence and formality attained a level that would never be matched again. The ease of these perfect settings for flirtation and relaxation was maintained by a large and well-trained staff of servants. Although those 'in service' worked very long hours and had little personal freedom, many were proud of their positions and grateful for the relative security these gave. Indeed, the strictly hierarchical world below stairs could be more snobbish than that of a house's owners. Michael Paterson skilfully and entertainingly explores the myths and realities of this vanished world, both upstairs and down.


Great British Houses

Great British Houses

Author: Anglotopia LLC

Publisher: Anglotopia, LLC

Published: 2024-03-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781955273343

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Great British Houses: The Anglophile's Guide to Britain's Stately Homes is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to some of the most magnificent and historically significant houses in Britain. This book takes you on a journey through the grandest and most elegant homes, castles, and manors in Britain, and provides you with a wealth of information about their history, culture, and architectural significance. In this book, you can explore the grandeur of houses like Highclere Castle, the setting for the popular TV series Downton Abbey, or the stunning Blenheim Palace, which was the birthplace of Winston Churchill. You can also discover the majestic beauty of Chatsworth House, which was used as the setting for Pemberley in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, and the imposing Castle Howard, which was featured in the classic TV drama Brideshead Revisited. This is just a sampling of the fifty houses in this book, each with a detailed and fascinating history. This book is not only a guide to the finest stately homes in Britain, but also a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the country and a chronicle of the British aristocracy. It provides practical information on how to visit these magnificent houses, as well as a wealth of interesting facts and anecdotes about the houses and their owners, as well as their appearances in movies and TV shows. Whether you are a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply an Anglophile with a love for all things British, Great British Houses: The Anglophile's Guide to Britain's Stately Homes is an essential guide that will take you on a journey through some of the most breathtaking and historic homes in Britain.


Illustrated Guide to Britain

Illustrated Guide to Britain

Author: Automobile Association (Great Britain)

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 1997-04-17

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780393316438

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Covering the length and breadth of Great Britainfrom stately homes to charming landscapes and treasures of art and historythe Automobile Association of England's definitive guide provides a wealth of information on more than 500 of the country's most attractive, interesting, and historic destinations. Full-color photos, illustrations, and maps throughout.


The Fall and Rise of the Stately Home

The Fall and Rise of the Stately Home

Author: Peter Mandler

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 9780300078695

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Challenging the prevailing view of a modern English culture besotted with its history and aristocracy, Mandler portrays instead a continuously changing society where both intellectual and popular attitudes have only recently turned to admiration.


A Brief Guide to Private Life in Britain's Stately Homes

A Brief Guide to Private Life in Britain's Stately Homes

Author: Michael Paterson

Publisher: Running PressBook Pub

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 9780762447220

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Celebrates the opulence and formality that prevailed during the Victorian and Edwardian eras by exploring the myths and realities of the stately and beautiful English country house, similar to the one depicted in "Downton Abbey."