An Account of those Architectural Eccentricities commonly known as Follies to be found in the County

An Account of those Architectural Eccentricities commonly known as Follies to be found in the County

An Account of those Architectural Eccentricities commonly known as Follies to be found in the County

An Account of those Architectural Eccentricities commonly known as Follies to be found in the County

Chronicles nearly 1,450 UK sites which boast follies, grottoes or garden buildings of original or eccentric aspect.

An Account of those Architectural Eccentricities commonly known as Follies to be found in the County

An Account of those Architectural Eccentricities commonly known as Follies to be found in the County

A beautifully illustrated history of these quirky ornamental buildings in gardens across the globe. Are they frivolous or practical? Follies are buildings constructed primarily for decoration, but they suggest another purpose through their appearance. In this visually stunning book, Celia Fisher describes follies in their historical and architectural context, looks at their social and political significance, and highlights their relevance today. She explores follies built in protest, follies in Oriental and Gothic styles, animal-related follies, waterside follies and grottoes, and, finally, follies in glass and steel. Featuring many fine illustrations, from historical paintings to contemporary photographs and prints, and taking in follies from Great Britain to Ireland, throughout Europe, and beyond, The Story of Follies is an amusing and informative guide to fanciful, charming buildings.

An Account of those Architectural Eccentricities commonly known as Follies to be found in the County

Many writers have written about the delights of the former kingdom of the South Saxons, its Downs, villages, countryside, people and their ways but Visitors' Historic Britain - West Sussex_ is the first book to take readers on a tour of discovery of each of the county's historic eras in turn.Starting with prehistoric Sussex, we explore West Sussex from west to east, investigating both little-known and well-visited sites that tell the story of our ancestors' past. We encounter wild warriors, formidable founders of the county, indefatigable industrialists, excitable eccentrics and the lives of Sussex inhabitants and invaders.Sussex is a country celebrated by writers, painters, royalty, artists and the millions who have enjoyed its changing coastline and verdant villages. Visitors' Historic Britain provides a unique series of journeys for those who are inquisitive about this quirky and history-changing part of the Southeast.