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Book Synopsis
This book looks behind the common image of 'black and white' houses, showing how timber buildings were built and how they vary from region to region.

Trade Review
'... the best general book on (England's) timber-framed buildings. Written and beautifully illustrated by Richard Harris, the book is not just essential for those interested in the subject, but because of the detail of the drawings, is invaluable for any architect involved in repairing or moving a timber-framed building.' Architects Journal 'Richard Harris has made a masterly job of his contributionto the series. The book should be purchased by every student of local history.' Bulletin of Local History.

Table of Contents
Bays, frames and boxes; Construction; Elements; Building types; Lowland zone: the east and south-east; Highland zone: the midlands, south and south-west; Highland zone: the north; The end of the tradition; Buildings to visit; Drawing and recording; Black and white

Discovering Timberframed Buildings

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      Book details

      Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 6/24/1993 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780747802150
      978-0747802150
      ISBN-10 0747802157
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      Architectural structure and design

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book looks behind the common image of 'black and white' houses, showing how timber buildings were built and how they vary from region to region.

      Trade Review
      '... the best general book on (England's) timber-framed buildings. Written and beautifully illustrated by Richard Harris, the book is not just essential for those interested in the subject, but because of the detail of the drawings, is invaluable for any architect involved in repairing or moving a timber-framed building.' Architects Journal 'Richard Harris has made a masterly job of his contributionto the series. The book should be purchased by every student of local history.' Bulletin of Local History.

      Table of Contents
      Bays, frames and boxes; Construction; Elements; Building types; Lowland zone: the east and south-east; Highland zone: the midlands, south and south-west; Highland zone: the north; The end of the tradition; Buildings to visit; Drawing and recording; Black and white

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