Old Halls in Lancashire and Cheshire: Including Notes on the Ancient Domestic Architecture of the Counties Palatine (1884)

By Henry Taylor

Book Overview

""Old Halls in Lancashire and Cheshire: Including Notes on the Ancient Domestic Architecture of the Counties Palatine"" is a historical book written by Henry Taylor in 1884. The book is a comprehensive guide to the old halls and manor houses in the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire, located in the northwest of England. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the architecture and design of these historic buildings, which were built during the medieval and early modern periods.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history and architecture of the old halls in Lancashire and Cheshire, including their construction, design, and the social and cultural context in which they were built. The second part of the book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of specific old halls and manor houses in the two counties, including their history, architecture, and notable features.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Lancashire and Cheshire, as well as for historians, architects, and students of English history and culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in these old halls and manor houses, and the social and cultural context in which they existed. Overall, ""Old Halls in Lancashire and Cheshire"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and architecture of England's northwest region.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116192969X
• ISBN13: 9781161929690
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"