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 recognize
the common 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 British styles and periods are covered - from
graceful Regency terraces with elegant iron balconies and muscular
Victorian houses with colorful 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.
