English Houses 1300-1800

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The thousands of traditional houses across the United Kingdom each tell a story, and Mathew Johnson sets out to find that story in this fascinating account of the English House from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century. Focussing on the social and domestic aspects of the houses and the people who lived in them, the author uses his archaeological expertise to communicate the excitement of looking at an old building and understanding its history, as well as the lives of past builders and owners. This book is not about buttresses and ashler coursing but rather the thoughts and feelings of our ancestors. It brings to life how homes changed over the centuries to reflect our priorities: moving the kitchen, not sleeping in the living room, bringing animals in or out, and moving the servants to separate quarters.

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