Lively and informative introduction to the architecture of England's historic houses. It offers a comprehensive overview to the changing styles, materials and functions and is fully illustrated with colour photos, historic engravings and clear diagrams.

Charles O'Brien is joint series editor of the Pevsner Architectural Guides. He is co-author of London 5:East (2005) and author of Bedforshire, Huntingdonshire and Peterborough (2014). He is a Comissioner for Historic England.

Lively and informative introduction to the architecture of England's historic houses. It offers a comprehensive overview to the changing styles, materials and functions and is fully illustrated with colour photos, historic engravings and clear diagrams.

Charles O'Brien is joint series editor of the Pevsner Architectural Guides. He is co-author of London 5:East (2005) and author of Bedforshire, Huntingdonshire and Peterborough (2014). He is a Comissioner for Historic England.