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Period Homes - Styles & Original Features: An Easy Reference Guide by Trevor Yorke 9781846744020
RRP: £5.99£5.10Are you ready to step inside the world of period homes? To unlock the secrets of the iconic buildings we see throughout the cities, towns and villages of Britain? Then this is the book for you. Period homes are all around us. Not only are they... -
Cavalier: The Story Of A 17th Century Playboy by Lucy Worsley
RRP: £14.99£9.80William Cavendish, courageous, cultured and passionate about women, embodies the popular image of a cavalier. Famously defeated at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644, he went into a long and miserable continental exile before returning to England in... -
Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland by Emile de Bruijn
RRP: £25.00£20.09Chinese wallpaper has been an important element of western interior decoration for three hundred years. As trade between Europe and China flourished in the seventeenth century, Europeans developed a strong taste for Chinese art and design. The stunningly... -
Treasures on Earth: A Good Housekeeping Guide to Churches and Their Contents by Peter Burman
RRP: £86.99£75.94Churches are valuable not only for their significance within Christian religion, but also because of the historic value of the buildings themselves, and the artistic objects, furnishings and decorative features contained within them. This book explains... -
Courtiers: The Secret History of the Georgian Court by Lucy Worsley
RRP: £12.99£8.56In the eighteenth century, the palace's most elegant assembly room was in fact a bloody battlefield. This was a world of skulduggery, politicking, wigs and beauty-spots, where fans whistled open like flick-knives...Ambitious and talented people flocked... -
Bricks and Brownstone: The New York Row House by C. Lockwood
RRP: £65.00£48.37The classic book Bricks and Brownstone, the first and still the only book to examine in depth the varied architectural styles of the much-loved New York City rowhouse or brownstone was first published in 1972. That edition, and those that immediately... -
The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner 9781409194125
RRP: £9.99£6.80THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'A wonderful book, a wonderful read' Karen Joy Fowler, bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book ClubOnly a few months after the end of the Second World War, a new battle is beginning in the little village of Chawton. Once... -
Castles of Wales by Rhodri Owen 9781802584356
RRP: £9.99£6.41Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781802584356Author Rhodri OwenFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Graffeg LimitedPublisher Graffeg LimitedDimensions(mm) 150mm * 150mm * 10mm -
Why Preservation Matters by Max Page
RRP: £19.99£16.97Commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, a critique of the preservation movement-and a bold vision for its future Every day, millions of people enter old buildings, pass monuments, and gaze at landscapes unaware... -
Sir John Soane's Museum: A Complete Description by Bruce Boucher
RRP: £12.00£8.40This new edition (the thirteenth) provides a comprehensive description of Sir John Soane's Museum in London's Lincoln's Inn Fields and reflects recent changes to the Museum including the immaculate recreation of the Private Apartments, the Lobby off the... -
Indian Tiles: Architectural Ceramics from Sultanate and Mughal India and Pakistan by Arthur Millner
RRP: £69.99£51.77Historic India, which now encompasses the modern nations of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, is celebrated for the richness of its architectural and decorative arts, but less well known for glazed tiles. Arthur Millner opens up this hitherto neglected... -
The History of Gauged Brickwork by Gerard Lynch 9781138924895
RRP: £47.99£42.81This book takes a look at the history and use of cut, rubbed and gauged brickwork; the use of tools and equipment and the differences between historic and contemporary bricks with a view to inform conservation and restoration decisions.The book uses case... -
The Art of the Stonemason by Ian Cramb
RRP: £18.99£13.61Author Ian Cramb was a fifth-generation stonemason who relied on traditional methods to create and restore beautiful stone structures. In this do-it-yourself manual for homeowners, masonry contractors, and restoration specialists, Cramb drew on his fifty... -
The Country House at War: Life below stairs and above stairs during the war by Simon Greaves
RRP: £20.00£14.34A fascinating illustrated history of the First World War told through the great houses of the National Trust. The First World War touched every family in the country and this book tells a story of national collective action and intense private experience... -
Chatham Historic Dockyard: World Power to Resurgence by Sir Neil Cossons
RRP: £23.95£21.55Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800859494Author Sir Neil CossonsFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Historic EnglandPublisher Liverpool University Press -
The Stories Old Towns Tell: A Journey through Cities at the Heart of Europe by Marek Kohn
RRP: £20.00£16.98A journey through Europe's old towns, exploring why we treasure them-but also what they hide about a continent's fraught history "[A] fascinating chronicle."-Benjamin Balint, Wall Street Journal Historic quarters in cities and towns across the middle... -
Curated Decay: Heritage beyond Saving by Caitlin DeSilvey
RRP: £22.99£19.60Transporting readers from derelict homesteads to imperiled harbors, postindustrial ruins to Cold War test sites, Curated Decay presents an unparalleled provocation to conventional thinking on the conservation of cultural heritage. Caitlin DeSilvey... -
Timber Decay in Buildings and its Treatment by Brian Ridout 9781848025394
RRP: £22.00£19.89This is a book about the insects and fungi that may appear in building timbers if unnoticed or unavoidable maintenance problems allow them to remain damp. There are two options if a problem is found. The building owner or occupier may require the... -
Pyramids: The Real Story Behind Egypt's Most Ancient Monuments by Joyce Tyldesley 9781804363690
RRP: £12.99£8.18The extraordinary mysteries of the pyramids - revealedFrom the development of monumental architecture around 3,000 BC to the fabulous edifices that rose up from the desert plains of Giza, these are amongst the most remarkable structures in world history... -
Theatre Royal Drury Lane: A Star Reborn by Pamela Hartshorne
RRP: £12.95£8.58The world's oldest theatre site in continuous use, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane has been at the heart of Covent Garden for more than 350 years. Audiences have flocked to the Lane to see the greatest stars of the day in spectacular productions ranging... -
In the Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII: The visitor's companion to the palaces, castles & houses associated with Henry VIII's iconic queens by Sarah Morris
RRP: £18.99£13.11This book provides a fresh perspective on the lives of Henry VIII's six wives by embarking on a journey through the manors, castles and palaces in which their lives were played out. This journey traces their steps to the Alhambra in Spain, childhood home... -
A Future in Ruins: UNESCO, World Heritage, and the Dream of Peace by Lynn Meskell
£39.05Best known for its World Heritage program committed to "the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity," the United Nations Educational, Scientific and... -
New Hall: The History of England in One House by Dr David Owen 9781908337627
RRP: £35.00£24.29New Hall is one of the oldest inhabited moated houses in England. Built of local sandstone and warm Midlands brick, it sits in what was once the vast hunting forests of Sutton Chase, in the ancient county of Warwickshire. Sir Nicholas Pevsner, the great... -
Cleaning Historic Buildings: v. 2: Cleaning Materials and Processes by Nicola Ashurst
RRP: £135.00£117.68What happens to the fabric of a historic building if it is not cleaned? What is soiling, how does it affect the building? What cleaning methods should be used? This second of a comprehensive two-volume guide addresses these important and controversial... -
Cultural Heritage and the Future by Cornelius Holtorf 9781138829015
RRP: £37.99£33.38Cultural Heritage and the Future brings together an international group of scholars and experts to consider the relationship between cultural heritage and the future.Drawing on case studies from around the world, the contributing authors insist that... -
Living Buildings: Architectural Conservation, Philosophy, Principles and Practice by Donald W. Insall
RRP: £35.00£24.03Living Buildings celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Donald Insall Associates, the Practice founded by distinguished British architect Donald Insall, a leading exponent in the field of Architectural Conservation. Probably best known for the restoration of... -
Erased from Space and Consciousness: Israel and the Depopulated Palestinian Villages of 1948 by Noga Kadman 9780253016768
RRP: £27.99£23.66Hundreds of Palestinian villages were left empty across Israel when their residents became refugees after the 1948 war, their lands and property confiscated. Most of the villages were razed by the new State of Israel, but in dozens of others, communities... -
The Painted House of Maud Lewis: Conserving a Folk Art Treasure by Laurie Hamilton 9780864923349
RRP: £15.99£10.48For many years, Maud Lewis was one of Nova Scotia's best-loved folk painters. In the 1990s she was embraced by the rest of the country when the landmark exhibition of her work The Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis travelled across Canada. By the time the... -
The Rebirth of an English Country House: St. Giles House by Earl Of Shaftsbury
RRP: £42.00£31.36The 12th Earl of Shaftesbury, 39-year-old Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, invites the reader into the house that his family has called home since the fifteenth century. In recent years, his award-winning restoration has brought the house back to life,... -
A Heritage in Stone: Characters and Conservation in North East Scotland by Ian Mitchell Davidson
RRP: £24.99£19.13The castles and other properties owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland are precious jewels in the crown of the nation's heritage. Ensuring they provide a wonderful experience for visitors requires expertise and enthusiasm from many people,... -
Cleaning Historic Buildings v. 1 & 2 by Nicola Ashurst 9781873394120
RRP: £86.99£77.14The two-volume set. Each volume is also available individually.What happens to the fabric of a historic building if it is not cleaned? What is soiling, how does it affect the building? What cleaning methods should be used? This comprehensive two-volume... -
Traditional Farm Buildings and their Conservation by R. W. Brunskill 9780300123197
RRP: £30.00£25.25Traditional designs for British farm buildings-barns, mills, pigsties, cowsheds, dovecotes, and other types-originated in the Middle Ages and developed through the various agricultural revolutions, until the slump of the 1880s brought an end to new... -
Synagogues: Marvels of Judaism by Leyla Uluhanli
RRP: £55.00£41.04This visually striking compendium illustrates the architectural and historical evolution of over 60 iconic synagogues worldwide. Beginning with the foremost archaeological sites in the Holy Land, it extends to the Jewish sanctuaries of Europe, North... -
Adaptive Reuse of the Built Heritage: Concepts and Cases of an Emerging Discipline by Bie Plevoets
RRP: £39.99£35.06Adaptive reuse - the process of repairing and restoring existing buildings for new or continued use - is becoming an essential part of architectural practice. As mounting demographic, economic, and ecological challenges limit opportunities for new... -
Japan's World Heritage Sites: Unique Culture, Unique Nature by John Dougill 9784805314753
RRP: £19.99£14.35Japan's World Heritage Sites presents the exquisite temples, shrines, gardens, castles and natural wonders found throughout Japan which have now been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This new edition has more convenient size and includes many... -
Hydraulic Lime Mortar for Stone, Brick and Block Masonry: A Best Practice Guide by Geoffrey Allen
RRP: £32.99£29.16This best practice guide to using hydraulic lime mortar is the result of a research project by the UK Limes team which studied the performance application and classification of hydraulic limes for the construction industry. It will prove invaluable for... -
Dust: Egypt's Forgotten Architecture by Xenia Nikolskaya
RRP: £39.99£32.77A stunning photographic compilation of Egypt's abandoned palaces and grand buildingsBetween 1860 and 1940, Cairo and other large cities in Egypt witnessed a major construction boom that gave birth to extraordinary palaces and lavish buildings. These... -
Singapore Shophouse by Julian Davison 9789810597160
RRP: £30.00£27.43The Singapore shophouse is an architectural gem - a particular building form that is unique to the island. This book traces its development from rudimentary shophouse through various incarnations of decorative style - Neoclassical, Chinese Baroque,... -
Sudeley Castle: Royalty, Romance & Renaissance by James Parry
RRP: £35.00£22.16Set in the beautiful Gloucestershire Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle exemplifies popular perceptions of the romantic English country house. The final resting place of King Henry VIII's last wife, Katherine Parr, it is partly castellated and its... -
On Altering Architecture by Fred Scott 9780415317528
RRP: £47.99£41.81Bringing together interior design and architectural theory, this exciting text looks at the common practices of building alteration, reconsidering established ideas and methods, to initiate the creation of a theory of the interior or interventional...