Eton repointed : the new structures of an ancient foundation / by J. D. R. McConnell; with photographs by Ray Williams

McConnell, J. D. R. (James Douglas Rutherford) (1915-?)

ISBN 10: 057109211X / ISBN 13: 9780571092116

Published by London : Faber, 1970

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Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Copy is not price-clipped. Provenance: Presentation copy from the Eton administration. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 101 pages; Physical description. : 101 p. , 65 plates. : illus. (incl. 1 col. ), port. ; 26 cm. Notes: Illus. Incl. Plates (1 col. ) and plan. Includes bibliographic notes. Subject: Eton College - Studies. Eton (England) - Buildings, structures, etc. Public schools, Endowed - Great Britain. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eton repointed : the new structures of an ancient foundation / by J. D. R. McConnell; with photographs by Ray Williams
• Publisher: London : Faber
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 057109211X
• ISBN 13: 9780571092116
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

A detailed description of the building and restoration undertaking at Eaton College from 1950 to 1970, with contents described as follows:- Part One: The aftermath of war. Finance. Architecture in a total environment. The historic buildings. Baldwin's Shore. Photographic illustrations. Part Two: Farrer and Villiers Houses. Improvement of boarding houses. Buildings for teaching and recreation. Academic changes. An index of change. Appendix: Particulars of boys' houses at present in use. Index. Maps.