Manor Houses of England ebook

by Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd,Christopher Simon Sykes

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Manor Houses of England Hardcover – December 1, 2002. Christopher Simon Sykes specializes in the photography of architecture and interiors, and was co-author with Hugh Montgomery Massingberd of his great houses books.

Manor Houses of England Hardcover – December 1, 2002. by Hugh rd (Author), Christopher Simon Sykes (Author). Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Are you an author? Learn about Author Central. Christopher Simon Sykes (Author).

Hugh rd died in 2007. Christopher Simon Sykes specializes in the photography of architecture and interiors. The author of a number of books including Private Palaces, Black Sheep, Country House Camera and Ancient English Houses, his photographs also appear regularly in many periodicals, including Vogue, Vanity Fair, The World of Interiors, House and Garden, the Telegraph Magazine, and Harpers & Queen. The Big House, a biography of Sledmere, his family's house in Yorkshire, was published in 2013.

Most still privately owned, these manor houses are scattered all over England, & range from simple Norman halls to. .Christopher Simon Sykes, Hugh rd. Lc Classification Number.

Most still privately owned, these manor houses are scattered all over England, & range from simple Norman halls to picturesque Tudor homes, many dating from the reign of the Stuarts.

He has published numerous books including "Family Seats," "Great British Families," and "Royal Palaces of Europe. He is also a regular contributor to "The Field," "The Spectator," and "Town and Country" among other magazines.

by Christopher Simon Sykes and Hugh rd. Most still privately owned, these manor houses are scattered all over England, & range from simple Norman halls to picturesque Tudor homes, many dating from the reign of the Stuarts. Select Format: Hardcover. ISBN13: 9780865651562. Release Date: December 2002.

Manor Houses of England book Hugh rd, Christopher Simon Sykes.

Manor Houses of England book. The 40 houses, from Norman halls to picturesque Tudor houses, are. Hugh rd, Christopher Simon Sykes. The 40 houses, from Norman halls to picturesque Tudor houses, are mostly privately occupied houses still in use.

In this chronological selection of 32 of the most notable houses of England and Wales, the authors present a.Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books you've read.

In this chronological selection of 32 of the most notable houses of England and Wales, the authors present a panoramic history of the great house. The original photographs include examples of English art and architecture, from medieval stone to the excesses of High Victorian taste. Categories: Art\Design: Architecture. Whether you've loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.

Hugh John Massingberd (30 December 1946 – 25 December 2007), originally Hugh John Montgomery and known from 1963 to 1992 as Hugh . With Christopher Simon Sykes: Great Houses of England and Wales (1994).

Hugh John Massingberd (30 December 1946 – 25 December 2007), originally Hugh John Montgomery and known from 1963 to 1992 as Hugh rd, was an English journalist and genealogist.

Hugh rd, Christopher Simon Sykes. In this chronological selection of 32 of the most notable houses in England and Wales, Hugh rd and Christopher Simon Sykes present a stunning visual history of the evolution of the & house', including Castle Howard, Chatsworth and Highclere Castle (familiar to television viewers as & Abbey'). It is also a history of great families, seen as part of the houses they created, where their descendants, in many cases, still live today. Full of memorable characters and anecdotal insight, this book is a glorious tribute to what Evelyn Waugh called & chief national artistic achievement'.

Following on the great successes of recently published books on the Great Houses of England, of Wales and of Scotland, here in the same lavish format is a book on the manor houses of England. These smaller scale houses, often of more ancient origin than the "great houses," are scattered all around the country, and range from simple Norman halls to picturesque Tudor manor houses and handsome buildings from the reign of the Stuarts. This is domestic architecture, rather than palaces built to impress the visitor with their owners' power and wealth, and as such they are far more closely related to modern life. Not only is this book redolent in history, but it will suggest architectural and decorative ideas to those building a traditional home. While most of the great houses have now been sold by their original owners, most of the manor houses are still privately owned and lived in as a home. His book covers 40 manor houses in all, each one is beautifully illustrated by specially commissioned photographs and accompanied by a lively, readable text that describes the families that created these marvelous houses.

Samugul

I am so glad the price of this book finally came down into the affordable range, because it is absolutely stunning. The photography is gorgeous and the text informative.

I only wish there were more photos showing rooms mentioned in the text. This book along with Sykes other book "Ancient English Houses" help fill each other out.

Garne

Wonderfull photos showcasing proud & stately English homes. You will enjoy trying to pick out which house you'd choose to live in. Sometimes I liked the interiors better than the exteriors & vice-versa. I would have prefered the authors chose only 20 houses (instead of 40) but gave twice the amount of coverage to each one. Although it is a charming book, I rate it only 4 stars because of the following: The need for more in-depth history & info for each house; a map of Britain with locations of the homes would help; I would have liked to see even basic floorplans (there are none); some homes profiled have only a couple of interior photos & one or two external shots.
Having said that, however, it is a great book , just a little too pricey for me.