House Histories by Melanie Backe-Hansen
UPDATED EDITIONAs a nation we are obsessed with property: prices, interior design and restoration, and the creation of a home. Now there is another avenue to explore: the history of your house.In this updated second edition, Britain's leading house historian uncovers the hidden stories and secrets of ordinary and extraordinary homes across the country. Gain a unique insight into our social and architectural history through a wide range of houses, including new stories for this edition, from workers' cottages to aristocratic mansions. Tudor farmhouses, Georgian mansions and twentieth-century modernist designs all have a tale to tell. From homes once occupied by famous figures such as H.G. Wells and Benjamin Disraeli to details of the everyday lives of people living in railway and fishermen's cottages, House Histories takes the reader through the centuries of change experienced by each house.As well as providing a rich insight into the ever-changing past of dwellings up and down the country, House Histories helps readers get started on revealing the heritage of their own homes by outlining the main research sources available, how to use them and providing ample case studies as examples.
A book that goes out of its way to prove that every house has a story to tell, and what storiesA surprising and often inspiring journey into the past through some of Britain’s most fascinating homes. -- Professor David Olusoga
A fascinating and beautifully detailed guide to exploring house history, in this exquisitely illustrated book, Mel uncovers wonderful houses, their histories and fascinating residents from Eleanor Rathbone to Ian Fleming. -- Professor Kate Williams
A wonderful combination of inspiring stories and practical advice that makes you want to research the history of your own house. -- Dr Nick Barratt
Melanie Backe-Hansen’s book is an indispensable guide to researching the history of your home. Case studies from her own house histories take the reader through the process step-by-step, illuminating not only changes in the architecture and interiors of ordinary and extraordinary houses through time but also shedding light on the lives of a wide range of occupants from public figures to working men and women. -- Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan
A fascinating and beautifully detailed guide to exploring house history, in this exquisitely illustrated book, Mel uncovers wonderful houses, their histories and fascinating residents from Eleanor Rathbone to Ian Fleming. -- Professor Kate Williams
A wonderful combination of inspiring stories and practical advice that makes you want to research the history of your own house. -- Dr Nick Barratt
Melanie Backe-Hansen’s book is an indispensable guide to researching the history of your home. Case studies from her own house histories take the reader through the process step-by-step, illuminating not only changes in the architecture and interiors of ordinary and extraordinary houses through time but also shedding light on the lives of a wide range of occupants from public figures to working men and women. -- Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan
MELANIE BACKE-HANSEN is an historian, writer and speaker, specialising in the social history of houses across the United Kingdom. She is a research consultant for A House Through Time (BBC Two) and was also series historical consultant for Phil Spencer's History of Britain in 100 Homes (More4). She regularly contributes to national media and lifestyle magazines and has featured on numerous TV and radio programmes. She is also a regular speaker at events and universities. Melanie is a member of the Royal Historical Society and is an honorary teaching fellow at the University of Dundee. She lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750992305 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750992301 |
| Title | House Histories |
| Author | Melanie Backe-Hansen |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
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