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Vernacular Architecture Vol 36, 2005
Articles on hammer beam roofs in West Susex cottages, graffiti in West Midlands, vicars choral at English cathedrals, remodelling of roofs at Romsey Abbey, carpenters' marks on timbers. Large format paperback. 126 pages, Good clean condition. Cat No 2765
The Glass in Balliol College Chapel
A textual reconstruction of the wonders of the C16th stained glass, half of which was lost during the rebuilding of Balliol College Chapel, the other half being cut down and reinserted in the new building. 20 pages. Good clean condition. Cat No 2660
Turret Clocks in Leicestershire and Rutland
A general historical discussion of turret clocks in Leicestershire followed by an annotated list of churches and secular buildings which have a public clock. Large format paperback. 48 pages. Bibliography. Good clean condition. Cat No 2617
The History of a Tudor House: An Historical, Architectural and Archaeological Study of 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey
A report on the study of documents, analysis of its timber frame and results of excavations at 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey. Paperback. 64 pages. Includes maps, architectural drawings and site plans. Good clean condition. Cat No 2538
A Short Description of Torre Abbey Torquay
Describes the history and ruins of the C14th Torre Abey. This is the original illustrated hardback eidtion of 1909 complete with large fold-out ground plan of the abbey as it once was and indicating what is still extant. 50 pages. Signs of age and minor foxing otherwise go
The Story of Eltham Palace
Comprehensive history of the medieval palace at Eltham from its foundation through its growth to its zenith when it was one of Edward IV's palaces. Incorporates many historic docuemnts and large fold-out maps. 80 pages. Hardback in original dustjacket. Very good clean condition. Cat No 1907.
Glossaire: Burgenfachwörterbuch des mittelalterlichen Wehrbaus in Deutscher, Englischer, Französischer, Italienischer, Spanischer Sprache
Rather unusual quinquelingual academic glossary of every conceivable word or phrase used to describe the arcihitecture and military defences of the medieval castle. Many line drawings, site plans and b&w accompany the descriptions.
Ancient Memorial Brasses: A Monograph Illustrated by Line Blocks
Describes the wealth of memorial brasses in Britain. Their history and their stylistic evolution are depicted with fine illustrations. 18 pages. Large format card covers. Very clean internally. Slightly discoloured cover. Cat No 1515