The English Manor House: From the Archives of Country Life

by Jeremy Musson

An English manor house represents an architectural ideal and for generations it has embodied civilized taste. These houses have formed a core part of Country Life features over the decades and this book contains fantastic photography of them. Cranborne, Canons Ashby, and Chastleton—houses of timeless charm and tranquility—are presented as are many houses that fell upon hard times only to rise again, such as Sissinghurst and Hidcote. The architects of the English manor house are many of the great names in the field and displayed here are examples by Lutyens, Blow, and Blomfield. The book is a magnificent reminder of the architectural glory of the English manor house and charts the evolution of their different styles.

Genres: Architecture

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Jeremy Musson (1 January 1965 - ) is an English author, editor and presenter, specialising in British country houses and architecture.

Reviews

[Marguerite Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

The books from this series are simply sumptuous. Lush, beautiful photographs that make you want to walk into each and every single one of the houses. Interesting snippets on the history of a particular house or the history of a particular piece of architecture. The style in historical context. One of those books you never tire of leafing through, that never fails to give you ideas for places to use and which always makes you want to visit. Fabulous.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

The reading was quite dry, but the photos were gorgeous!