London Square - Gardens in the Midst of Town

Informationen zum Autor Todd Longstaffe-Gowan is a landscape architect with an international practice based in London. He is gardens adviser to Hampton Court Palace and is currently redesigning the gardens of Kensington Palace in London. Klappentext A history of the multitude of London's gardens, enclosed by railings and surrounded by houses, which have been an important element in the planning and expansion of London since the early 17th century. Zusammenfassung Modern-day London abounds with a multitude of gardens! enclosed by railings and surrounded by houses! which attest to the English love of nature. This title delves into the history! evolution! and social implications of squares! which have been an important element in the planning and expansion of London since the early 17th century.

Product details

• Authors: LONGSTAFFE GOWAN TODD, Todd Longstaffe-Gowan, Longstaffe-Gowan Todd
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.05.2012
• EAN: 9780300152012
• ISBN: 978-0-300-15201-2
• No. of pages: 348
• Series: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art; Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art; Paul Mellon Centre for Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; London, Greater London, 20th Century, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, City & town planning - architectural aspects, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, C 1600 To C 1700, C 1700 To C 1800, City and town planning: architectural aspects