The Georgian & Regency house conjures up a distinct and much admired image. Elegance, refinement and beautiful proportions have made this period an inspiration for later architects and a popular choice for today's house buyer. Using his own drawings, diagrams and photographs, author Trevor Yorke explains all aspects of the Georgian and Regency house and provides a comprehensive guide to the houses of this notable peiod. The book is divided into three sections, outling the history of the period; stepping inside the different rooms and their fittings, what they were used for and how they would have appeared; and the final section contains a quick reference guide with notes on dating houses, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of unfamiliar terms and details of places to visit.
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By S. Swanton
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Both this, and other architectural books from Countryside Books are excellent. I am an interior design student and found this book indispensable when studying the Georgian era (I also used 'British Architectural Styles' by Trevor Yorke - which I would also recommend highly). The illustrations are very good, and the text to the point and readable - although this is a 'simple' book, it is by no means 'simplistic', and is a perfect introduction to the subject. Small enough to put in your bag (or a large pocket!)- it is invaluable for taking out and about with you if you are interested in historical architecture.
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Informative book with simplified blueprints of Georgian and Regency Houses
20 July 2009
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I particulary enjoyed reviewing the blueprints of the houses along with the explanations of the logic behind them. Beauty, simplicity and symmetry were of primary importance with comfort lagging somewhat behind. Certainly a fireplace decorated by Robert Adams beats out a Swedish or German stove for beauty any day of the week even if it does mean adding a shawl or two or three. The book is a must for any lover of Georgian or Regency houses. Who could have guessed the horror of the Victorian house with its choppy over-filled rooms was coming around the corner.
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By G. Robison
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This book has been very helpful in researching the Georgian and Regency (Late Georgian) styles of London. It contains both illustrations of how rooms would look as well as black and white photographs of real details to assist in identifying buildings. It also has a few illustrations of interior details like fireplaces, mouldings, ironworking and stairs as well as how certain aspects of the house worked mechanically. It's 128 pages including the index.
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good book
it is small and convenient to bring. the content describes the history and details of the georgian house. deserve to buy
Published 1 month ago by zhlasuka
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Georgian & Regency Houses
A concise and informative guide to houses of the 18th and early 19th centuries. Written in plain English, with Numerous photographs and drawings to illustrate points mentioned in... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Elgar
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Looks good from a quick flick through
I purchased this book along with others on Georgian style/architecture for my sister as she's just purchased a Georgian flat. Read more
Published 4 months ago by V
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Great for A level History of Art project
My daughter is doing her A Level History of Art project on architecture from the renaissance in relation to social class and this litttle book has been very helpful
Published 6 months ago by sewer
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clear and concise reference book
Faced with the choice of several reference books on Georgian architecture I picked this as you could look at it via the 'preview'button so I knew roughly what to expect. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kaz and the chicks
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Not what I wanted
I thought this was going to go into detailed room layouts (like blue prints) of actual Georgian houses. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Cari Hislop
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architecture easily explained
This paperpack book is really good, if you are interested in the topic. Combined with short history of the period it is good value for money. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Kristiina Hallava
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