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This volume is ideal for enthusiasts of British architecture, local history, and cultural heritage. It appeals to academic readers, historians, heritage tourists, and those interested in the development of northern England’s built environment.
A comprehensive guide to County Durham, one of Northern England’s most fascinating and architecturally diverse counties
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County Durham is a comprehensive guide to one of Northern England’s most fascinating and architecturally diverse counties.
This volume surveys one of northern England’s most varied and rewarding counties. County Durham, flanked by the rivers Tyne and Tees, boasts Durham Cathedral, England’s most impressive Norman church, located unforgettably alongside Durham Castle on the cliff tops above the River Wear.
Exceptionally rich in Anglo-Saxon churches and sculpture, County Durham features the legacy of the brilliant culture of the age of Bede. Many of Durham’s extraordinary castles remain inhabited, with palatial interiors from the Georgian and Victorian periods.
In addition to fine gentry houses and stone-built market towns, the county also reveals the legacy of historic industries, including early railway buildings, collieries, and lead mines.
During the 20th century, a new generation of innovative buildings for culture and education at Gateshead and Sunderland emerged. Specially commissioned photography and maps complement an exceptional guide to this architecturally rich northern English county.
Series: Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England
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County Durham
County Durham is a comprehensive guide to one of Northern England’s most fascinating and architecturally diverse counties. This volume surveys one of northern England’s most varied and rewarding counties. County Durham, flanked by the rivers Tyne and Tees, boasts Durham Cathedral, England’s most impressive Norman church, located unforgettably alongside Durham Castle on the cliff tops above the River Wear. Exceptionally...Hardback$14399Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
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Critics praise County Durham as a scholarly and beautifully produced volume. Simon Heffer of The Telegraph calls it "an exhaustive and scholarly book" that reveals a rich cornucopia. Christopher Howse, also of The Telegraph, recommends the book as an invitation to explore the county, highlighting its new revised edition and its compelling content about historic sites like Escomb church. Lucinda Lambton in The Oldie describes it as "lush and plush," noting its handsome and thorough nature. Greg Finch from the Hexham Local History Society Newsletter commends the detailed coverage of Durham Cathedral and Castle precincts and the combination of period images with vibrant new photography.
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ISBN: 9780300225044
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 March 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 125 color + 75 b-w illus.
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 114.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 964
About the Author
Martin Roberts is a former historic buildings inspector for English Heritage, North East region, and the founder of the North East Vernacular Architecture Group.
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