Táto rozsiahla séria dôkladne dokumentuje architektonické dedičstvo Anglicka, od impozantných katedrál po skromné vidiecke domy. Každý zväzok ponúka podrobný prieskum budov v konkrétnom grófstve, zdôrazňujúc ich historický význam a architektonické štýly. Je to neoceniteľný zdroj pre milovníkov histórie, architektúry a pre každého, kto chce hlbšie pochopiť anglickú krajinu. Séria je považovaná za autoritatívneho sprievodcu, ktorý sprístupňuje odborné znalosti širokej verejnosti.
Lincolnshire is rich in medieval churches from Saxon times onwards, many of them still little known. Lincoln Cathedral is justly famous, and second only to Durham in the grandeur of its setting. Monuments to industry include the maltings of Sleaford and the dock tower of Grimsby.
Publication of this book, one of six devoted to the buildings of London, marks the completion of the long-awaited revision of the original Pevsner guides and brings the account of the capital’s buildings entirely up to date.This fascinating volume provides a historical introduction to a uniquely diverse area as well as a detailed gazetteer of individual buildings. Along the Thames, relics of a powerful industrial and maritime past remain, and in the East End, Hawksmoor’s Baroque churches still tower over Georgian houses. The contributions of generations of immigrants are reflected in places of worship and cultural centers, while a century of social housing has produced architecture now of historic interest. Further out, medieval churches and country mansions stand among the suburban streets and proud civic buildings.
The book explores the northern half of West Riding of Yorkshire, showcasing its diverse landscapes and rich history. It contrasts urban centers like Leeds and Bradford, known for their impressive architecture and commercial heritage, with picturesque mill-towns and the rugged beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. The narrative highlights distinctive seventeenth-century gentry homes, significant agricultural regions, and historical landmarks such as Fountains Abbey and the scenic Vale of York, emphasizing the area's cultural and natural treasures.
The book explores the diverse landscapes and architectural heritage of a region that spans from Morecambe Bay to the Pennine mill towns. It highlights historic sites like Lancaster's Georgian buildings, Blackpool's seaside architecture, and notable rural landmarks such as Stonyhurst Jesuit school and Scarisbrick Hall. Each location is detailed in a gazetteer, complemented by a historical overview, maps, over a hundred color photographs, and an illustrated glossary, making it a comprehensive reference and guide for enthusiasts of architecture and local history.
Although so close to London this is still a rural area, with quiet country churches with fine monuments, timber-framed farmhouses, and some splendid country houses, of which the most celebrated is Cecil's Jacobean Hatfield House. Also included are St Albans, Hertford, and Hitchin.
"Everybody tells you Dorset is a house or mansion county, not a church county...Yet when one sets down all one has seen of Dorset churches,..one suddenly realizes how much one has enjoyed", wrote Pevsner at the conclusion of his journey. The county provides many unexpected pleasures in ecclesiastical buildings, from the Norman arches of Wimborne Minster, the Early English solemnity of Milton Abbey, to the splendour of Sherborne and the monuments and furnishings of numerous smaller buildings. Of castles, mansions and houses, Dorset boasts the evocative ruins of Corfe; the splendid Kingston Lacy; mighty Milton Abbey House and a wealth of more modest homes. But the county also possesses fine towns and villages, from the Georgian elegance of Weymouth and Lyme Regis, to the the model estate village of Milton Abbas.
More than 50 astonishing churches, a group of buildings without parallel anywhere in the world, are crowded into Europe's financial centre, the City of London. This volume explores their history, architecture, rich fittings and stained glass.
Full of memorable and surprising buildings, Nottinghamshire is a county that rewards close investigation. Country houses such as Wollaton Hall, Bunny Hall and Newstead Abbey are explored, as are the great medieval churches.