Of all the photographs in the "Country Life" archive, none are more poignant or intriguing than these images of houses that have been lost. In a great number of cases, the photographs taken by the magazine for their weekly feature on country houses are also the only record of many of the most important houses and interiors that were destroyed. This text puts the demolition of country houses in its historical context and explains why so many were destroyed. These pictures have been gathered together to provide a powerful impression of the richness and variety of the English country house and of the treasures that were destroyed through demolition or fire in the 20th century.
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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 ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.About the Author
Giles Worsley (1961-2006) was a distinguished architectural writer and critic and the architecture correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. He was formerly architectural editor of Country Life and then editor of Perspectives on Architecture. He was the author of many books, including Architectural Drawings of the Regency Period (1991), Classical Architecture in Britain: The Heroic Age (1994), which won the Yorkshire Post Best Art Book Award in 1995, and editor of The Life and Works of John Carr by Brian Wragg (2000). His critically acclaimed Inigo Jones and the European Classicist Tradition was published posthumously in 2007.
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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.
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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.
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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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A wonderful record of the lost
As always, this Country Life-sourced photo record shows with great clarity aspects of lost architecture. You can't help but wonder why they weren't rebuilt.
Published 1 month ago by Stephen Baker
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Fascinating
A fascinating book. It is heartbreaking to realise just how many large splendid houses have been demolished or basically fallen down. Read more
Published 4 months ago by B. Eaton
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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 20 months ago by Smithers
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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 21 months ago by PC
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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 21 months ago by Valeramix
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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 23 months ago by B. C. Corani
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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 on 11 Mar 2011 by Mrs. Maureen A. Carne
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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 on 11 July 2010 by Mr. C. J. Perkins
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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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