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This book shows, for the first time, the indispensable role of the
Burford Masons, a group of master masons from the historic quarries
around Burford, Oxfordshire, in creating some of the foremost
buildings of the 17th and early 18th centuries. The Burford Masons
were involved in the construction of such outstanding buildings as
St Paul's Cathedral, City churches, and Blenheim Palace, among many
others. Whilst credit for many of these buildings generally rests
with named architects, Sir Christopher Wren in particular, this
book shows how reliant these designers were on their master
craftsmen, sometimes involving them in the design process as their
ideas evolved. The book further shows how the Burford Masons
responded to the challenge of late payments, often of many years,
becoming financiers in the process. It reveals how, as risk-taking
businessmen, they effectively underpinned both public and private
development financially, and how extraordinary success transformed
their lives. The reader will learn about the vital part played in
the early modern period by master craftsmen of the calibre of the
Burford Masons, despite the emergence of the architect as lead
designer, whose fame has hitherto overshadowed them. As a result,
this book will be a compelling read for anyone interested in
architectural, construction or social history.
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