The Architecture of Sharpe, Paley and Austin
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The Architecture of Sharpe, Paley and Austin by Geoff Brandwood
The practice was extraordinarily prolific and took on commissions for almost every imaginable building type country houses, railways, schools, factories, an asylum and commercial premises in addition to the churches.
'An impressive selection of archival collections and inclusion of little-known historic material testify to the principal author's dedication, patience and research acumen'
Ayla Lepine, The Victorian
'This long-awaited exposition is the most comprehensive account of Paley & Austin to date, and will remain the standard work of reference for many decades. It is a complex story, eloquently unravelled.'
Julian Litten, Church Times
'Published by English Heritage, the book’s thoroughness and detail make it a remarkable account of how one firm and its principals influenced the architectural landscape of the North West, giving an interesting insight into Victorian history and legacy.'
Sian Peters, Virtual Lancaster
This is the first serious account of one of the greatest of all Northern architectural practices.
The Ancient Monuments Society Newsletter * Ancient Monuments Society Newsletter, Autumn 2012 *
Ayla Lepine, The Victorian
'This long-awaited exposition is the most comprehensive account of Paley & Austin to date, and will remain the standard work of reference for many decades. It is a complex story, eloquently unravelled.'
Julian Litten, Church Times
'Published by English Heritage, the book’s thoroughness and detail make it a remarkable account of how one firm and its principals influenced the architectural landscape of the North West, giving an interesting insight into Victorian history and legacy.'
Sian Peters, Virtual Lancaster
This is the first serious account of one of the greatest of all Northern architectural practices.
The Ancient Monuments Society Newsletter * Ancient Monuments Society Newsletter, Autumn 2012 *
Geoff Brandwood was the author of monographs on Sharpe, Paley & Austin and on Temple Moore. He was a former chairman of the Victorian Society.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848020498 |
| ISBN 10 | 184802049X |
| Title | The Architecture of Sharpe, Paley and Austin |
| Author | Geoff Brandwood |
| Series | English Heritage |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Historic England |
| Year published | 2012-06-10 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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