Ancient Streets and Homesteads of England (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417910175)

""Ancient Streets and Homesteads of England"" is a historical book written by Alfred Rimmer that delves into the architecture and history of old English towns and villages. The book provides a detailed account of the design, construction, and development of the streets and buildings that make up these ancient settlements. Rimmer explores the different styles of architecture, building materials, and techniques used in the construction of these structures, as well as the social and cultural context in which they were built. He also discusses the various factors that have contributed to the preservation or destruction of these historic sites over time. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, sketches, and drawings that offer a visual representation of these ancient streets and homesteads. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of England's past.1879. With 150 illustrations form drawings by the author and engraved by J. D. Cooper. Partial Contents: Remains of Street Architecture in England; Oswestry; Exeter; Cardinal Beaufort's Tower; Hertford; The Fen Counties, and their Picturesqueness; Nottingham; Beverley; and Moore Rental. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alfred Rimmer
ISBN-10: 1417910178
ISBN-13: 9781417910175
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2004
Pages: 404
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d