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Book SynopsisThe country houses of Yorkshire, steeped in a rich and colourful history and still existing for all to enjoy. This book tours round 32 of the most fascinating homes in the county and gives a unique insight into how they came to glory and how some have revived their fortunes in recent years, adapting to the modern world. There are stories of the men who built them, the people who lived there; those who served; those involved in restoration; and the great and the good who came to visit. The book shows the many varied ways in which houses have been modified for alternative uses, from zoos to rock concerts and museums. Featuring over 300 outstanding images, and produced in a beautiful art format, we see the houses in all their glory. They are amazing properties built from the dreams and wealth of great people who revealed their characters in the grand designs. The Yorkshire Country House is a beautifully written and produced book on an impressive scale and is to be admired as much as the glorious subject itself.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Beningbrough Hall 2. Bramham Park 3. Brodsworth Hall 4. Burton Agnes 5. Burton Constable 6. Cannon Hall 7. Carlton Towers 8. Castle Howard 9. Cusworth Hall 10. Duncombe Park 11. East Riddlesden Hall 12. Fountains Hall 13. Harewood House 14. Hellaby Hall 15. Kiplin Hall 16. Lotherton Hall 17. Markenfield Hall 18. Middlethorpe Hall 19. Monk Fryston Hall 20. Newby Hall 21. Nostell Priory 22. Nunnington Hall 23. Oakwell Hall 24. Oulton Hall 25. Ripley Castle 26. Sewerby Hall 27. Shibden Hall 28. Sledmere House 29. Temple Newsham 30. Walton Hall 31. Wentworth Castle 32. Wentworth Woodhouse 33. Lost Country Houses
