The Period House by Richard Russell Lawrence

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The Period House by Richard Russell Lawrence

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Summary

Originally published in 1996 by Weidenfeld and Nicholson this is a paperback edition of a guide to the authentic design, decoration and furnishing of the terraced house from 1774 to 1914. It contains information for repair and restoration of original features and is illustrated with over 700 images from the pattern books of builders and craftsmen.

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The Period House by Richard Russell Lawrence

This text traces the development of the British house, through its various guises, from 1780 to 1914. It offers insight into the building codes and customs of the times and provides an overview of the architectural detail of each period. In addition to the architectural history of the exterior, the book also examines the interior (living standards, design and decoration) and it explains where similar houses are located throughout the British Isles and Ireland. The first section of the book treats the terraced house chronologically by style, showing front and back elevations, ground plans of each floor and focuses on the detail of, for instance, sanitation and decorative mouldings. The second part looks at how life was lived in and around the house, with features on chimneys, cooking, lighting, colour, wallpapers, windows, doors and gardens. Throughout, the book is illustrated with images from the pattern books of builders, joiners and craftsmen, as well as plans and critiques from contemporary journals.

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Richard Russell Lawrence is the editor of several other Mammoths including The Mammoth Book of Battlesand The Mammoth Book of Naval Battles. He lives in southwest London.
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ISBN 13 9780297832942
ISBN 10 0297832948
Title The Period House
Author Richard Russell Lawrence
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1996-06-10
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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