Pevsner described the pairing of church and parsonage as a feature of the English village unparalleled on the Continent. John Betjeman saw the design of rectories and vicarages as highly influential on our architecture. Forsaken by the Church but coveted by the private buyer, this is the story of these quintessentially English houses, with their combination of fine architecture, charm and character, large gardens and often splendidly rural locations.
The Old Rectory examines their history, their evolution through the centuries, their many and varied styles of architecture, and their place in our heritage. It also explores the contribution made to our culture by the clerical families who once occupied these houses, and the famous people and eccentrics who have been associated with them. Finally, it considers their current role, and what the future might hold.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
£ 4.80
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005477510
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR012790581
Book Description Condition: VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs5076744280
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Old Rectory This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780826426581
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780826426581
Book Description Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. Imitation cloth, dj, F/F. xii+282pp, 16pp colour & 16pp b/w plates, 10 b/w text figs, index, bookplate otherwise a fine as new copy in a fine dustjacket. A history of the English parsonage or rectory - the house provided by the church as residence for the local priest or minister of a parish. 775 grams. Seller Inventory # 54889
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. pp XII, 282. 1st printing. An unread book. Seller Inventory # 039667
Book Description 1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Not price-clipped. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xii, 282 pp., 32 pp. of plates : illustrations (some col.), 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-265) and index. Subjects; Parsonages England History. Architecture, Domestic England History. Clergy Dwellings. Pictorial works. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 386134
Book Description 1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Not price-clipped. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xii, 282 pp., 32 pp. of plates : illustrations (some col.), 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-265) and index. Subjects; Parsonages England History. Architecture, Domestic England History. Clergy Dwellings. Pictorial works. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 386134