Treasures of Britain is an invaluable guide, written by experts, to the country’s very best architecture, art, and natural beauty. In over 2,000 alphabetical entries, a prestigious team of contributors describes the rich heritage of medieval churches and cathedrals, historic houses and castles, outstanding museums and galleries, stunning gardens and superb scenery. Authors from English Heritage, the National Trust, Historic Scotland, and the Georgian Group describe the highlights of their areas, and guide you to the most interesting features of towns and cities. Each entry supplies the historical background to its subject, with discussions regarding the architects, founders and famous residents, the provenance of the art collections and the designers of the gardens. The authors draw attention to details that might otherwise have been missed: a unique carved church font; an exquisite painting in a country house; a well-hidden priest hole; an unparalleled collection of porcelain; or an extraordinary rose garden. The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs by renowned photographers, and a clear map section guides readers from one site to the next. This ambitious volume is an unrivalled source of information on Britain’s art, architecture and countryside that will inspire readers to visit new places and to see hidden masterpieces that lie just around the corner.

704 pages, 2,000 full-color illustrations, 7 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in. Hardcover; clothbound, with jacket.

Treasures of Britain: The architectural, cultural, historical and natural heritage of Britain
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Member Price: $17.98 each
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