The Manor Houses of England

by P.H. Ditchfield

The object of this book is to describe and illustrate the old country manor-houses of England, which are fast falling into decay, and are being replaced by modern and less picturesque buildings. Many of them stand in remote, inaccessible and little-known parts of the country; and their remarkable beauty, their historical associations and architectural merits, may have escaped the attention of many who love to explore the English countryside. - From the Preface.

Genres: Architecture, British Literature

210 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1910

About the author

Rev. Peter Hempson Ditchfield, FSA (1854–1930) was a Church of England priest, an historian and a prolific author. He also co-edited with W.H. Page three Berkshire volumes of the Victoria County History, which were published in 1907, 1923 and 1924. (wikipedia)

Reviews

[Simon Wardell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really interesting read, despite some of the details and opinions being somewhat dated having been originally published in 1910. What made me buy it from a second hand bookshop apart from the subject matter was the excellent pen and ink illustrations by Sydney R. Jones which are absolutely beautiful.

[Jlnpeacock Peacock · Rating 4 out of 5]

A charming book written in 1910, explaining the designs of manor houses. It was fascinating to learn of the periods and changes for these structures. The author was lamenting the loss of so many of the more renowned. I wonder how many of those he wrote about remain today?