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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Melissa Thompson , Michael Borozdin-BidnellPublisher: Historic England Imprint: Historic England ISBN: 9781848022829ISBN 10: 1848022824 Pages: 143 Publication Date: 01 May 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsReviews 'Packed with architects' plans and early photographs, as well as drawing on contemporary diaries and memoirs, this book serves a dual purpose: it shows how and why conservatories were built and used before going on to discuss their conservation in technical detail. Essential reading, then, for anyone embarking on a restoration project.' Tiffany Daneff, Country Life 'This book provides a concise history of the conservatory, starting with Queen Henrietta Maria's 1630s orangery at Wimbledon and ending with some striking modern examples.' Peter Parker, A Magazine Reviews 'Packed with architects' plans and early photographs, as well as drawing on contemporary diaries and memoirs, this book serves a dual purpose: it shows how and why conservatories were built and used before going on to discuss their conservation in technical detail. Essential reading, then, for anyone embarking on a restoration project.' Tiffany Daneff, Country Life Author InformationMelissa Thompson has been a Listing Adviser for Historic England since 2010, having previously worked in historic buildings research. Michael Borozdin-Bidnell was formerly Head of Research and Information at the Georgian Group and is now an independent consultant. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |