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‘This grave compilation of Country Life photographs of great houses, burned, stripped, wrecked, demolished and otherwise ruined since 1900 feels like an illustrated supplement to English fiction, high and low, over the same period… Haunting’ (Guardian )
‘Both sad and fascinating’ (Best of British )
‘Provides a powerful impression of the richness and variety of the English country house and of the treasures that were destroyed.’ (Echo Magazine (Dorset Echo) )
'Poignant' (The Lady )
'An elegant testimonial to these vanished houses' (Apollo magazine )
‘Both sad and fascinating’ (Best of British )
‘Provides a powerful impression of the richness and variety of the English country house and of the treasures that were destroyed.’ (Echo Magazine (Dorset Echo) )
'Poignant' (The Lady )
'An elegant testimonial to these vanished houses' (Apollo magazine )
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Of all the photographs in the Country Life archive, none are more poignant than the images of houses that have been lost through demolition or fire. In a great number of cases, the photographs taken by the magazine for their weekly feature on country houses are the only record of many of the most important houses and interiors that were destroyed. From Uffington House, Lincolnshire, a fine Restoration house burnt in 1904, to the Rococo magnificence of Nuthall temple, Nottinghamshire, its site now buried under the M1 motorway, this book provides a moving testimony to one of the saddest chapters in English 20th century history. Giles Worsley’s incisive text makes this more than just an elegy for lost glories. By studying the circumstances behind one hundred houses that have gone, he is able to explain why such a large number were destroyed in the last century. He explains how many houses were lost as great landowners, responding to economic and political changes, sold off secondary estates and demolished palatial houses of the nineteenth century. He also examines how chance played its part, with fire emerging as one of the chief causes of destruction. As the twentieth century recedes into history the story of the country house over the past hundred years becomes increasingly fascinating. England’s Lost Houses is essential reading for all those seeking to understand what really happened.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
England's lost houses is the type of book that encourages the reader to return again and again. Following the development of architectural awareness throughout the first half of the twentieth century, Giles Worsley's book is beautifully illustrated with photographs from Country Life magazine and the text gives plenty of descriptive material for the discerning reader. Finding that places one knows in one's locality once boasted a fine country house designed by Robert Adam or with plaster-work by Joseph Rose will no doubt stir an interest in finding out more and will lead the reader to a deeper understanding of the changing attitudes that have, eventually, saved other houses for the nation. Although an expensive book, England's Lost Houses is well worth the price and will become one of those editions that will never be placed on the bottom shelf.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There is something so sad about a beautiful house that no longer exists except in the pages of a book. This is what we have here and it really is astounding how many fine country houses were lost in the 20th Century for whatever reason be it wanton destruction or fire. Times change and we now value what remains. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white photos of exteriors and interiors. I can thoroughly recommend this book as a fascinating record of lost heritage and a valuable lesson to be learned from past mistakes.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a simply marvellous book that will have pride of place in many a bookshelf, and which will be read time and time again. It takes one back to a vanished world that was superbly captured in L.P. Hartley's "The Go-Between". The size, range and breadth of the amazing country houses illustrated in these pages takes one's breath away and the accompanying text is both intelligent and poignant, matching the sadness of the photos themselves. Highy recommended.
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Lost House no more
England's Lost Houses is an invaluable archive of the great houses of Britain lost to the demolition man and architectural scrap merchant. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Smithers
Excellent view into the past
An excellent book that brings to life our heritage and past historic (now lost) buildings. It gives a real sense of extravagance and ultimate decadence on the part of the "Ruling... Read more
Published 9 months ago by PC
England's Lost Houses
For those interested in the great country houses of England, this book is a mine of information. The many black and white photographs show what has been lost, through the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Valeramix
Sad But Inspirational
A brilliant book; 192 pages of information and detailed photographs.
Contains a great introduction that explains the history of how these houses came to be destroyed. Read more
Contains a great introduction that explains the history of how these houses came to be destroyed. Read more
Published 11 months ago by B. C. Corani
thrilled
The book was as described, new with damaged dustcover. The quality of the paper and photographs exceeded expectations, and the gift was very warmly received. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. Maureen A. Carne
Gone but not fogotten
An incredible book, obviously a labour of love to record a rapidly fading age, so many houses destroyed. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. C. J. Perkins
Lost houses rediscovered
This book, although rather expensive, explains in fine detail how we have come to lose some of the most beautiful buildings in the country. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2002 by Mr. D. McKenna
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