Reports and Papers read at The Meeting of the Architectural Societies
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Reports and Papers read at The Meeting of the Architectural Societies of the Archdeaconry of Northampton, The County of York, and the Diocese of Lincoln and of the Architectural and Archaeological Society of the County of Bedford during the years MDCCCLII - LIII Summary: Reports and Papers Read at the Meeting of the Architectural Societies of the Archdeaconry of Northampton, the County of York, and the Diocese of Lincoln, and of the Architectural and Archaeological Society of the County of Bedford during the years MDCCCLII–LIII (1852–1853) was one of the early volumes issued by the Associated Architectural Societies of England. It collected papers presented at meetings of regional archaeological and architectural societies concerned with the study and preservation of churches, medieval buildings, monuments, and local history. The volume reflects the interests of mid-19th-century antiquarians and church architects during the period of the Gothic Revival. Its principal themes include:
The publication is important because it documents some of the earliest organized efforts in England to record and preserve historic buildings. These societies helped establish standards for architectural history and archaeological research long before modern heritage organizations emerged. The papers provide valuable evidence about the condition of many churches and monuments in the 1850s, including features that have since been altered or lost. Author: Various Contributors Publisher: Savill and Edwards. London Year Published: 1853 Edition: Original Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: Dimensions: 22cm x 14cm Notes: SKU: VSS / 268 / G / 7454 / 5735 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks, toning, foxing Binding: Intact Pages: 448 pages
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