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Great Houses of London
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Great Houses of London tells the stories of some of the grandest and most fascinating houses in this historic city, from their famous owners and occupants to their renovations and the many riches held within each.
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"This lavishly illustrated compendium suggest that the age of elegance endures" - Mail on Sunday
The great houses of London represent one of the marvels of English architecture and yet they are almost entirely unknown. They are for the most part disguised behind sober facades, but their riches within are astonishing.
There are many architectural wonders, among them Robert Adams' 20 St James's Square and William Burges's Tower House. Several, including Bridgewater House with its Raphaels and Titians, have held great art collections. These are houses that hold extraordinary stories: half the Cabinet resigned after breakfast at Stratford House; and on 4 August 1914, at 9 Carlton House Terrace—then the German Embassy—young duty clerk Harold Nicholson deftly substituted one declaration of war for another.
With photography by the world-famous and multi-award-winning Fritz von der Schulenbur, this title brings these houses to life in all their grandeur, and text from historian and author James Stourton delves into the many fascinating stories hidden behind the walls of these homes.
Great Houses of London opens the door to some of the greatest and grandest houses in the world to tell the stories of their owners and occupants, artists and architects, their restoration, adaptation, and change.
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Great Houses of London is praised for its engaging text and exceptional photographs, offering rich insights into the history of architects, owners, and occupants. Reviewers commend its elegant writing and captivating integration of architectural, social, and personal histories. The book, described as a revelation and beautifully illustrated, provides a comprehensive account of London's great houses, highlighting both well-known and lesser-known interiors.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711276284
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln
Illustration: colour photos
Contributors:
- By Fritz von der Schulenburg
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 213.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 328
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About the Author
JAMES STOURTON the author of more than five books, including Kenneth Clark: Life, Art and Civilisation and British Embassies: Their Diplomatic and Architectural History. He was with Sotheby's from 1979 and Chairman of Sotheby's from 2006 to 2013. He is a senior fellow of the Institute of Historical Research and was on the Panel of the Heritage Memorial Fund and the Acceptance in Lieu Panel for ten years.
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