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The English House: A History in Eight Buildings

By (author) Dan Cruickshank

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A fascinating new account of the history of the English house, from the country's preeminent architectural historian This is the story of the superbly elegant early eighteenth-century Pallant House in Chichester. It's story of 19 Princelet Street in Spitafields, built for a Huguenot silk-weaver, ultimately a synagogue. Itâ€™s also the story of â€“ among others â€“ a row of two-up, two-downs in Toxteth, a block of flats in Londonâ€™s East End, and what Ideal Homeâ€™s magazine described in 1926 as Britainâ€™s â€˜first modern houseâ€™ â€“ in Northampton. Together these buildings reveal the ways in which English homes have developed and changed over the past few centuries. At the same time, as Dan Cruickshank shows, they have much to tell us about the lives of their first occupants: their aspirations, their struggles, their place within society and relationship with their local community. The English House brilliantly weaves these two strands together, blending architectural and social history to create a series of brilliantly observed portraits of fascinating buildings. Praise for Dan Cruickshank 'Genial, erudite and companionable . . . this heroic and heartfelt book caps a career devoted to [Spitalfields'] heritage.' ? Spectator 'With beguiling erudition, TV historian and local resident Cruickshank tells the story of Spitalfields from Roman times to today . . . This is peopleâ€™s history at its tastiest.' ? Sunday Express 'A passionate, scholarly energy and involvement with every era of the district's long history come off Spitalfields' pages . . . Absorbing detail.' ? Times Literary Supplement 'Cruickshank writes perceptively and honestly . . . As well as being a fascinating account of a unique area of London, Spitalfields is a timely warning that helps us to appreciate what the city and country risk losing.' ? Country Life 'A delight to read . . . Teaches one how to use one's eyes more intelligently.' -- Jean Seaton, Chair of Judges, PEN Hessell-Tiltman History Prize

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