House Histories by Melanie Backe-Hansen

House Histories by Melanie Backe-Hansen

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In House Histories, Britain’s leading house historian uncovers the hidden stories and secrets of ordinary and extraordinary houses across the country. The wide range of houses, from workers’ cottages to aristocratic mansions, offers a unique insight into our social and architectural history.

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House Histories by Melanie Backe-Hansen

In House Histories, Britains leading house historian uncovers the hidden stories and secrets of ordinary and extraordinary houses across the country. The wide range of houses, from workers cottages to aristocratic mansions, offers a unique insight into our social and architectural history.
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 9780752457536
ISBN 10 0752457535
Title House Histories
Author Melanie Backe-Hansen
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2011-06-22
Number of pages 240
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