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by Giles Worsley (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Aurum Press Ltd (25 April 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1854108204
  • ISBN-13: 978-1854108203
  • Product Dimensions: 30.8 x 25.6 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 184,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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Gile Worsley is the architecture correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. He was formerly architectural editor of Country Life and then editor of Perspectives on Architecture.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finding the lost houses of England, 29 Jun 2002
By Mr. D. Mckenna "foliofreak" (East Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
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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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars so much lost heritage, 21 Jun 2006
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Lost houses rediscovered, 21 Jun 2002
By Mr. D. Mckenna "foliofreak" (East Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
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This book, although rather expensive, explains in fine detail how we have come to lose some of the most beautiful buildings in the country. Tracing the growing awareness of the need to conserve examples of architecture and interior design throughout the twentieth century, the author uses primary sources from Country Life to explain the reasoning behind the loss and salvation of houses that were and are an important part of our landscape and heritage. Although, sadly, many houses are now gone forever, we can relish the photographs of how they once were and celebrate the endurance of those that we can still visit. Excellent!!
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