Traditional Buildings of Britain An Introduction to Vernacular Architecture R.W. Brunskill

Series:
Vernacular Buildings
Format:
Paperback
Publication date:
13 May 2004
ISBN:
9780304366675
Dimensions:
207 pages: 246 x 189 x 16mm
Illustrations:
many b/w illus and figs

The third edition contains a completely new and exciting chapter on the Vernacular Revival, which carries the story forward from the nineteenth to the late twentieth century, and is illustrated with Dr Brunskill's fine drawings, a feature of the book since the original publication. In addition, the Bibliography has been brought up to date, the Preface has been revised and a number of photographs have been replaced.

Dr Brunskill is the acknowledged authority on vernacular architecture and author of the definitive book on the subject Traditional Buildings of Britain. He was born in Cumbria and now lives in Wilmslow, Cheshire.

"Ron Brunskill is the recognised authority on the history of vernacular building in Britain" Building Conservation Journal "Obligatory reading for architectural enthusiasts" British Heritage"