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Book Focus: The Victorian House Book


The Victorian House Book

This beautifully presented book is the best first book for the owner of a Victorian or Edwardian house.

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Designer Style: Home Decorating in the 1950s

Running until September 2009, this exhibition shows how, following the Festival of Britain, there was an emphasis on good design for all aspects of home furnishing.

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This unique web site provides comprehensive and easy-to-find information for people who are looking for an older house, own one, or just love them. We focus on homes from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods in the UK.

Buying

What to look for when buying a period home, how to manage your surveyor...

Getting to Know

Learn about 19th and 20th century architectural styles such as Gothic, Arts and Crafts, and Edwardian, understand why your house looks as it does, including architecture, brickwork, plaster, fireplaces, paint and wallpaper, furniture and fabrics

Caring

Find out how to look after your house - Do It Yourself

Directory

Find that elusive brick or fireplace...

Resources

Find books, events and places to visit, look up terminology in the glossary

Forum

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