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The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight - The Buildings of England

Revised Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

This comprehensive and generously illustrated guide explores the beguiling buildings of the Isle of Wight. The island's many towns, villages, and resorts are included in a detailed gazetteer, as are the charming villas and cottages ornes dotted around the spectacular coasts. Among the grand architecture found on the island are the powerful fortress of Carisbrooke Castle; the rich Baroque mansion of Appuldurcombe; Victoria and Albert's Osborne House; and the extraordinary Quarr Abbey, a masterpiece of Expressionist brick. Other attractions include Roman villas, sturdy manor houses, powerful coastal defenses built for Henry VIII (and reinforced under Queen Victoria), and the retreats of Tennyson and other Victorian notables, not to mention a well-established tradition of innovative modern design.

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Yale University Press

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Book information

ISBN: 9780300107333
Publisher: Yale University Press
Imprint: Yale University Press
Pub date:
Edition: Revised Edition
DEWEY: 720.94228
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 348
Weight: 472g
Height: 224mm
Width: 127mm
Spine width: 23mm