Timber-framed Buildings of England
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Timber-framed Buildings of England by R J Brown
England has a magnificent heritage of timber-framed buildings. The oldest of these date from the thirteenth century and the number increases to reach its peak in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries but continues well into the early nineteenth century. In the course of 600 years, many splendid examples of our timber-framed buildings have sadly, yet inevitably, been destroyed but such is the wealth of our legacy that a great many of the finest examples still survive. Highly prized today, an increasing number have been lovingly restored to their original condition. The majority of these buildings are houses and cottages, but timber was widely used in all types of buildings including churches, guild-halls, town halls, inns, shops, farm and industrial buildings and many others. All of these are detailed and profusely illustrated with the author's own delightful pen-and-ink drawings. He also shows how these intricate structures were assembled and identifies the regional characteristics and architectural features which represent an integral part of the history and charm of these fine old buildings.
R.J. Brown is an acclaimed writer on English vernacular architecture and a member of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. His books include The English Country Cottage, English Farmhouses, Old Houses and Cottages of Kent and The English Village Church. He has been an acknowledged graphic artist for some years specializing in fine pen-and-ink drawings of period buildings and has exhibited both in East Anglia and in London. In recent years he has accepted commissions specializing in `house portraits'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780709060925 |
| ISBN 10 | 0709060920 |
| Title | Timber-framed Buildings of England |
| Author | R J Brown |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1997-07-31 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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