Countryside Books

Have you ever passed a building and wondered how old it is? This illustrated and easy reference guide is packed with hundreds of photos and information to help you date buildings and bring their history to life.

England has a wealth of surviving houses from past centuries, be they country mansions or rustic framed cottages, and the circumstances of the age are often reflected in the interiors. Linda Hall charts the development of the fixtures and fittings we still see today - from medieval and Tudor times to Georgian and Victorian.

An illustrated guide to dating your house, recognising styles and selecting the right fittings when renovating.

The local church is a familiar landmark in every town, city and village. The story of its past is the story of the people for whom, down the centuries, it was the centre of the community.

A guide to the style of houses built in the 1930s, in which tradition continued to dominate the outside while inside art deco was all the rage. This book contains many photographs and detailed drawings.

A guide to the houses of the 18th and early 19th century, their exteriors and their interiors. It explains various aspects of the Georgian and Regency house and provides a comprehensive guide to the houses of this period.

A compact and useful guide, filled with detailed drawings, to help put a date on the variety of buildings one sees when travelling through Britain. This guide covers an immense range of structures and styles from 1500 to 1950. In addition, it includes a glossary of architectural terms and a historical time chart.

The Art Deco period of the 1920s swept away the dark sobriety of Victorian living, replacing it with houses that were light, colourful and exciting.