Read Dumfries House by Simon Green Online - Books on great-books.club

Dumfries House

Simon Green

4.6/5 ( ratings)

On 18 July 1754, William Crichton Dalrymple, the 5th Earl of Dumfries, laid the foundation stone of Dumfries House. It was the first country house built by John, Robert and James Adam - the brothers whose architectural practice was to become the most famous in Britain.

Dumfries House lies within its historic landscape in rolling farmland to the west of Cumnock. Completed in 1760, the house was adapted and altered over the years - most significantly and sympathetically by Robert Weir Schultz, a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Dumfries House is not only significant architecturally, it also contains one of the most spectacular collections of eighteenth century furniture in Britain, with works by Thomas Chippendale, and pieces by three renowned Edinburgh furniture makers, Francis Brodie, Alexander Peter and William Mathie. In June 2007, HRH The Prince of Wales headed a consortium of charities and heritage bodies to buy the house, with the express aim of preserving it in its entirety and making it more accessible to the public.

Language: English

Pages: 253

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland

Release: May 12, 2022

ISBN 13: 9781902419855

Rate this book!

Write a review?

Subscribe to Read | $0.00

Popular Genres

Subscribe to Read | $0.00

Dumfries House

Dumfries House

Dumfries House

More books from Simon Green

Principles of Biopsychology

The Politics of the New Germany

Oxford AQA Psychology A Level Year 1 and AS

Biological Rhythms, Sleep and Hypnosis

Crime, Community and Morality

Oxford AQA Psychology A Level, Year 2

AQA Psychology A, A2 Revision Guide

Shyness Cure: Discover the Best Techniques on How to Overcome Shyness, Shyness Cures, Fear and Social Anxiety so You can Start Living Life on Your Terms ... Disorder, Shyness Cure Books, Book 1)

Addressing Offending Behaviour: Context, Practice and Value

How To Get Your Ex Back Fast: The Ultimate Guide on How to Get Your Ex Back and How To Get Your Ex Back Fast! (Getting Your Ex Back, How to Get Your Ex Back, How To Talk To Girls)

Governance in Contemporary Germany: The Semisovereign State Revisited

Garage: Life in the Offbeat Import Car Shop

Understanding the Transformation of Germany’s CDU

Policy Convergence in the UK and Germany: Beyond the Third Way?

Policy Convergence in the UK and Germany: Beyond the Third Way?

Leg Ulcers and Chronic Wounds: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

International A Level Psychology for Oxford International AQA Examinations

Dave Perewitz: Chopper Master and King of Flames

Psychology for the Ib Diploma

Divorce Recovery: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide On How To Overcome Divorce, Divorce Recovery And Divorce Advice So You Can Get Your Life Back On Track Today (Divorce Recovery, Divorce With Children)