Great British Architecture: Remarkable Stories of Our History and Heritage by Wilson, Daniel

Great British Architecture: Remarkable Stories of Our History and Heritage (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781805702566)

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Great British Architecture: Remarkable Stories of Our History and Heritage by Wilson, Daniel

Great British Architecture: Remarkable Stories of Our History and Heritage

$21.99
Great British Architecture: Remarkable Stories of Our History and Heritage by Wilson, Daniel

Great British Architecture: Remarkable Stories of Our History and Heritage

$21.99
Format: Hardcover
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Discover the extraordinary stories written into Britain's historic buildings--and the people, power, and ideas that shaped them.

From time-worn castles and cathedrals to tucked-away country churches and elegant stately homes, Britain is full of genuinely incredible--but often surprisingly overlooked--historic buildings.

Laden with character, style, and deep layers of heritage, these structures each represent something unique: they are the bearers of natural history, examples of the country's curious mish mash of architectural styles, and monuments to civic pride, power and creativity.

Each of their stones tells a remarkable story, including:
  • St Magnus' Cathedral in Orkney, glowing with red sandstone and blending Norwegian, Norman, and Gothic influences.
  • East Anglia and Scotland's medieval round-tower churches, ingenious responses to local geology and cultural exchange.
  • Layer Marney Tower, a Tudor display of status showcasing rare Italian terracotta ornament.
  • Woodchester Mansion, an unfinished Victorian Gothic masterpiece.
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, where a 21st-century Gothic tower carries medieval craft traditions into the modern age.

Great British Architecture brings together the stories behind 86 great buildings from across the nation and, with illustrations throughout, celebrates their beauty, charm, and significance.

Author: Daniel Wilson
ISBN-10: 1805702564
ISBN-13: 9781805702566
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Language: English
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 8.52h x 6.55w x 0.69d
By Daniel Wilson
By Daniel Wilson
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Daniel Wilson has become huge across social media by exploring Britain's incredible built heritage. Under @greatbritisharchitecture he posts the stories he uncovers about the nation's incredible array of historical buildings for a fast-growing audience.

Chris Henton is an illustrator from Edinburgh. Having studied History at university, his work is inspired by a deep fascination with traditional architecture. Combining a love of travel and drawing, he explores the character and detail of buildings through intricate, hand-crafted illustrations. His approach reflects a passion for uncovering the rich heritage and stories embedded in architecture, using pencil, pen and watercolour to bring them to life on the page.

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