Houses of the National Trust

The book also acts as an overview of the country's architectural history, with every period covered, from the medieval stronghold of Bodiam Castle to the clean- lined Modernism of The Homewood. Written in evocative, imaginative prose and illustrated with glorious images from the National Trust's photographic library, this book is an essential guide to the built heritage of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

About the author

Lydia Greeves is a writer and editor known for her writing on Britain's cultural heritage. She is the author of The Good Country House Guide. Country Cottages, The Harrods Guide to London and Exmoor and Dartmoor. She lives in London.

Summary

Fully revised and updated edition of the classic, stunningly illustrated guide to the cream of Britain’s historic country houses cared for by the National Trust, encompassing both interior and exterior design.

Product details

• Authors: Lydia Greaves, Lydia Greeves, Greeves Lydia, National Trust Books
• Publisher: Pavilion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2021
• EAN: 9781911657118
• ISBN: 978-1-911657-11-8
• No. of pages: 448
• Series: National Trust
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Travel > Travel guides; ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General, Social & cultural history, ARCHITECTURE / History / General, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Palaces, chateaux, country houses, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Social and cultural history, Architecture: palaces, stately homes and mansions