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Overview

From the majestic rows of gleaming white terraces in West London to the grid of red-brick houses in northern mill towns, the legacy of the Victorian era can be found in every area of the England. Using his own drawings, diagrams and photographs, author Trevor Yorke explains all aspects of the Victorian house and provides a definitive guide for those who are renovating, tracing the history of their own house, or are simply interested in this notable period of history. The book provides a background to different phases of design throughout the Victorian age from 1830 to 1902. Various areas are considered in detail, including: the layout and use of rooms; fixtures and fittings; sources of heat and lighting; domestic machinery such as kitchen ranges and laundry equipment; gardens and outbuildings. Also included is a quick reference time chart with drawings of the period details that can help date them and a glossary of the more unfamiliar architectural terms.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781853069437
  • ISBN-10: 1853069434
  • Publisher: Countryside Books (GB)
  • Publish Date: April 2012
  • Dimensions: 8.34 x 6.4 x 0.31 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.53 pounds
  • Page Count: 127

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