Alfriston Clergy House, East Sussex by Anthony Lambert

Alfriston Clergy House, East Sussex by Anthony Lambert

Alfriston Clergy House has a special place in the history of architectural conservation and of the National Trust - it was the embryonic charity's first building, bought for 10 in 1896. Had the Trust's efforts to save it failed, the future of many other buildings would have been in greater jeopardy. Built between 1370 and 1450, the three-bay Sussex hall-house was used to accommodate clergy at the nearby cathedral of the Downs, as St Andrew's church in Alfriston is known, but was later rented out as a source of income for the church. The book describes the tireless efforts of Alfriston's vicar to save the building, first involving the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings before it advised approaching the National Trust. For decades the house was let to Sir Robert Witt, co-founder of today's Art Fund and the Courtauld Institute of Art, as a weekend retreat before being opened to. Sections describe the development of the house, the delightful garden and its wildlife bordering the River Cuckmere.

Anthony Lambert has been visiting Switzerland since childhood and has a deep affection for the country. He has written or contributed to half a dozen guide books and written 15 books about railways and travel. He has written about travel and railway journeys for such newspapers and magazines as The Daily Telegraph, Orient-Express Magazine, New York Times, The Sunday Times and Wanderlust. He was consultant editor for the nine-volume part work, The World of Trains, and has travelled on the railways of over 55 countries. Anthony's part-time work for the National Trust reflects an interest in architecture and cultural history, and he is also a keen cyclist and walker. He has given talks on railways and travel to a wide range of audiences, including the Royal Geographical Society, of which he is a Fellow.

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ISBN 13	9781843595496
ISBN 10	1843595494
Title	Alfriston Clergy House, East Sussex
Author	Anthony Lambert
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	National Trust
Year published	2018-03-26
Number of pages	32
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