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Become an instant expert on Georgian and Regency houses with this compact and useful guide, filled with detailed drawings, diagrams and photos, alongside stories from the past.
Author Trevor Yorke takes you on a tour of all aspects of the Georgian and Regency house and provides a comprehensive guide to the homes and houses of this notable period.
The book is divided into three sections: the first outlines the history of the period; the second takes you inside the different rooms, explains what they were used for and how they would have appeared; the final section contains a quick reference guide with notes on dating houses, suggestions for further reading, a glossary and details of places to visit.
BRING THE PAST TO LIFE - Uncover the architectural secrets of a golden age. Discover how elegance, refinement and beautiful proportions have made this period an inspiration for later architects and a popular choice for today's house buyer.
DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS - Packed with easy-to-understand and intricately detailed drawings, highlighting key features and notable aspects from the buildings we see around us.
BONUS INFO - Includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and details of places to visit.
Contents
Introduction
SECTION I
The History Of Georgian & Regency Houses
Chapter 1: The Background
Chapter 2: Georgian & Regency Housing
Chapter 3: The Georgian & Regency House
Chapter 4: Georgian & Regency Style
SECTION II
Georgian & Regency Houses In Detail
Chapter 5: General Fittings & Decoration
Chapter 6: Reception & Family Rooms
Chapter 7: Service Rooms
Chapter 8: Yards & Gardens
SECTION III
Quick Reference Guide
Dating Houses
Time Chart
Bibliography
Places To Visit
Glossary
