Great Houses of London Stourton James
This book presents a lavish compendium of London's most breathtaking and historic great houses, illustrated throughout with sumptuous photography.The great houses of London represent one of the…
Specifikacia Great Houses of London Stourton James
This book presents a lavish compendium of London's most breathtaking and historic great houses, illustrated throughout with sumptuous photography.The great houses of London represent one of the marvels of English architecture and yet they are almost entirely unknown. They are for the most part disguised behind sober facades but their riches within are astonishing.There are many architectural wonders, among them Robert Adam's 20 St James's Square and William Burges's Tower House. Several -- including Bridgewater House with its Raphaels and Titians -- have held great art collections.These are houses that hold extraordinary stories: half the Cabinet resigned after breakfast at Stratford House; and on 4 August 1914, at 9 Carlton House Terrace -- then the German Embassy -- young duty clerk Harold Nicholson deftly substituted
Heritage Stourton James
Heritage Stourton James
Great Fire of London
Great Fire of London
Great Fire of London
Great Fire of London