England’s country houses have for centuries been where the rich
and grand families have displayed their wealth and status. Today,
England is still well endowed with these houses although many of
them are now popular visitor attractions instead of private homes
but there also many houses which have disappeared over the years.
Some have been demolished as they could no longer be sustained due
to the changes in social habits, surrounding development or because
of the cost of repairs or death duties; others have been lost
through fire, requisitioning, decay and rot. In this book Ian
Greaves examines the lost country houses of the North East of
England in the historic counties of Northumberland and Durham,
which includes Tyne and Wear. Some of these houses are now covered
by new housing, others may have a few scanty remains in the
landscape, but in this book the once vibrant life of these houses
and their significance in the region is evoked once again. This
fascinating picture of an important but often forgotten part of the
history of North East England over the centuries will be of
interest to all those who live in the region or know it well.
General
Imprint: |
Amberley Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2024 |
Authors: |
Ian Greaves
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 165mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-398-10687-1 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-398-10687-9 |
Barcode: |
9781398106871 |
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