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The drastic railway closures of the 1960s led to the slow decay and
re-purposing of hundreds of miles of railway infrastructure. Though
these buildings and apparatus are now ghosts of their former
selves, countless clues to our railway heritage still remain in the
form of embankments, cuttings, tunnels, converted or tumbledown
wayside buildings, and old railway furniture such as signal posts.
Many disused routes are preserved in the form of cycle tracks and
footpaths. This colourfully illustrated book helps you to decipher
the fascinating features that remain today and to understand their
original functions, demonstrating how old routes can be traced on
maps, outlining their permanent stamp on the landscape, and
teaching you how to form a mental picture of a line in its heyday.
The Georgian and Regency house conjures up a distinct and much
admired image. Elegance, refinement and beautiful proportions have
made this period an inspiration for later architects and a popular
choice for today's house buyer. Using his own drawings, diagrams
and photographs, author Trevor Yorke explains all aspects of the
Georgian and Regency house and provides a comprehensive guide to
the houses of this notable peiod. The book is divided into three
sections, outling the history of the period; stepping inside the
different rooms and their fittings, what they were used for and how
they would have appeared; and the final section contains a quick
reference guide with notes on dating houses, suggestions for
further reading, a glossary of unfamiliar terms and details of
places to visit.
A beautifully illustrated guide to the world of Victorian stained
glass and its manufacturers and designers. Victorian stained glass
- magnificent, colourful and artistic - adorns countless British
churches, municipal buildings and homes. Across the decades,
several artistic movements influenced these designs, from the
Gothic Revival, through the Arts and Crafts Movement and into Art
Nouveau as a new century dawned. Historian Trevor Yorke shows how
craftsmen re-learned the lost medieval art of colouring, painting
and assembling stained glass windows - but also, in this age of
industry, how windows were templated and mass produced. Showcasing
the exquisite glass generated by famous designers such as A.W.N.
Pugin, Pre-Raphaelites William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, and
by leading manufacturers such as Clayton and Bell, this beautifully
illustrated book introduces the reader to many wonderful examples
of Victorian stained glass and where it can be found.
From the Houses of Parliament to the Midland Hotel at St Pancras
and Strawberry Hill House, Gothic Revival buildings are some of the
most distinctive structures found in Britain. Far from a copy of
medieval buildings, it was a style full of colour and invention, in
which its exponents created a daring new approach to design.
Throwing out the old Classical rule book, Gothic Revival architects
like Pugin and George Gilbert Scott designed buildings which were
asymmetrical in form and visually expressive of their function. The
movement went beyond just bricks and mortar and had a strong moral
code, the influence of which was still felt into the 20th century.
In this illustrated book, Trevor Yorke tells the story of the
Gothic Revival from its origins in the whimsical fancies of the
Georgian Period through to its High Victorian climax.
This is a guide to the style of houses built in the 1930s.
Tradition continued to dominate the outside while inside art deco
was all the rage. It contains many photographs and detailed
drawings.
Are you ready to step inside the world of period homes? To unlock
the secrets of the iconic buildings we see throughout the cities,
towns and villages of Britain? Then this is the book for you.
Period homes are all around us. Not only are they charming homes
for those lucky enough to live in them, but they also give the
community in which they're set a distinguished character and a link
with the past. Yet sometimes it's hard to know exactly which
features to look at in order to date these buildings. Or what to
look for if you need to replace an original fitting. This book aims
to help the reader recognise the common architectural styles and
original features from each period, whether they just want to find
out more about a particular property, or are trying to restore one.
If you're in the middle of a renovation, for example, and you want
to know which original window style you should be installing,
you'll find it here. All styles and periods are covered - from
graceful Regency terraces with elegant iron balconies and muscular
Victorian houses with colourful stained glass, to Edwardian homes
with white patterned timber work, and stylish 1930s semis with
curved suntrap windows. From glasswork and doors to fireplaces and
floors (plus everything in between) this is a treasure trove of
information about the British period homes we love.
Victorian pumping stations are colourful cathedrals of utility.
Their imposing and striking exteriors enclose highly decorative
cast-iron frames, built to encage powerful steam engines. They are
glorious buildings which display the Victorians' architectural
confidence and engineering skills. More than that, they represent a
key part of the story of urban development and how our towns and
cities were shaped in this period of ground-breaking invention and
civic pride. In this illustrated guide, Trevor Yorke tells the
story of Victorian pumping stations and explains why they were
built in such a flamboyant manner, describing their architectural
features and showing how their mighty steam engines worked. He
includes examples of their glorious interior decoration from
pumping stations across the country and provides a detailed list of
those which are open to visitors.
A compact and useful guide, filled with detailed drawings, to help
put a date on the variety of buildings one sees when travelling
through Britain. This guide covers an immense range of structures
and styles from 1500 to 1950. In addition, it includes a glossary
of architectural terms and a historical time chart. This book will
prove an invaluable companion, whether visiting grand houses open
to the public, or just simply strolling the streets of villages,
towns, and cities.
The local church is a familiar landmark in every town, city and
village. The story of its past is the story of the people for whom,
down the centuries, it was the centre of the community. But how
many people actually understand the reason for it being built in
that particular place, how it was constructed, or why it was
decorated in such a style? Discovering this information can
sometimes be difficult due to the diversity of local building
materials used, and to the renovation and rebuilding of more recent
years. But there are always clues, both inside and outside. In this
informative guide, Trevor Yorke places the period styles of church
fabric and decoration into an easy to read form that is packed with
photographs, pictures, and diagrams. His simple but graphic
approach will be welcomed by all for whom a visit to a church is
also a brief journey through time itself.
From the beautiful simplicity of an ancient clapper bridge to the
elegant, sweeping lines of a modern suspension bridge, these
structures delight the eye and complement their surroundings. But
what do we really know about them? Why and when were they built?
What exactly does a particular part do? And, most importantly, why
don't they fall down? In this easy-to-follow book, Trevor Yorke
uses his own illustrations, diagrams and photographs to explain the
basic principles of construction and styles of bridges so the
reader can better appreciate them, recognise how they work and from
what period they date. Along the way you'll take a closer look at
arched bridges through the ages, from Roman & Medieval times to
the Georgian era, as well as more modern cast-iron steel &
concrete bridges. Beam, truss and girder bridges are explained in
detail, as are cantilever structures, suspension bridges, moving
bridges, aqueducts and viaducts. Through diagrams and photos, the
finest examples of each style and period are brought to life - for
example, the first iteration of London Bridge, Sonning Bridge in
Berkshire, Ironbridge in Shropshire, the Menai Suspension Bridge
and many more. Towards the back of the book you'll find a quick
reference guide with a list of bridges to visit and a glossary to
explain any unfamiliar terms. You'll never look at another bridge
in the same way again.
The English have a love affair with the period house. They find the
intoxicating blend of history, rustication and detailed styling
more appealing than the plain and synthetic houses of recent years.
The Edwardian house comes in all shapes, sizes and materials. It
was essentially conservative in design, often harking back to a
romantic age with elaborate but solid constructions. Garden Cities
and suburbs were planned on a larger scale than ever before. There
was a feeling of space and comfort that would disappear in the
turmoil and tragedy of the First World War.
The English canal network becomes increasingly popular and widely
used each year. The main aim of this book is to explain how
everything works - from locks and lifts, to tunnels and towpaths.
Stan Yorke, a life-long narrow boat enthusiast, explains in an
easy-to-understand manner the story of the canals. In this he is
ably assisted by his son Trevor's superb drawings and diagrams. The
book is divided into three clear sections. The first describes the
history of the canals, the second looks at their structures and
features, and the third suggests special sites of interest around
the country, which can be visited by foot or by boat.
Cotswold Cottages have a warm beauty unequaled in rural Britain.
The cottages have a character that has been determined by changes
in local industry and farming, as well as by the properties of the
building materials used, including the hard, honey-colored,
Cotswold stone. Even the details like the tiny hinged windows, old
planked doors and ironwork fittings were usually formed by local
hands and have a style unique to the area. The Cotswold Cottage
describes the key characteristics which define these cottages,
their history and form, what they are made from, their interiors,
and the colorful gardens around them. Trevor Yorke's carefully
drawn diagrams and photographs, together with his easy-to-follow
text, provide a wonderful introduction to these much loved Cotswold
homes.
The commanding bulk of King Henry VIII in his full regalia, and
Queen Elizabeth I with her fiery red hair, are mighty royal figures
who still hold our fascination over four hundred years on. The
Tudor period they dominated is still personified by the houses that
remain standing in England's towns and villages. Black and white
timber framed buildings 'jettying' out between more recent bland
structures, and rambling rows of quaint cottages around a green;
these are as much the iconic image of England as that of the
monarchs themselves. This book sets out to explain the rich range
of houses built during the Tudor period. It is divided into five
sections, looking firstly at the general changes in society and how
they affected the housing of the period. The second section
explains the structure of the houses and the different materials
used. There is a chapter on the styles of timber frame, brick, and
stone houses, together with dating details. There is a section on
interiors, with information about original features, and finally
some details about the gardens and landscapes that surrounded the
larger Tudor homes. There is also a Glossary, and a Quick Reference
Guide that helps to identify the use of Tudor styles in houses of
the Victorian and more modern eras.
Gothic style transformed the urban landscape from the mid 19th
century. In this new book, discover how leading architects
reinterpreted Medieval buildings to create a dynamic style which
spread from Victorian England to the other side of the Atlantic. In
this full colour illustrated guide the author uses his own drawings
and photographs to show the reader some of the leading buildings of
the time, and explain how to identify the style on more ordinary
houses and how to recognise the details inside and out which
characterise it. Trevor Yorke is a hugely popular artist and writer
about architectural themes. His books include British Architectural
Styles; Georgian & Regency Houses Explained , and Art Deco
House Styles.
This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the
information you need to help you date English furniture and bring
its history to life. The book looks at many different furniture
types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed
from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s.
It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture,
and introduces significant furniture designers and their
importance. There's also a look at how changes in English society
and fashion resulted in the introduction of specific pieces. The
book should appeal to those who love antique shows on TV, and
looking round antique shops and country houses, but would like to
know more about furniture and the stories behind it.
The lively styles of the period are still highly sought after by
house buyers and homeowners today. This is the perfect book for
those who want to learn more about the artistic influences of these
years. Illustrated in full color throughout.
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