{"product_id":"great-british-architecture-by-daniel-wilson-9781805702566","title":"Great British Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the extraordinary stories written into Britain's historic buildings - and the people, power and ideas that shaped them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom time-worn castles and cathedrals to tucked-away country churches and elegant stately homes, Britain is full of genuinely incredible - but often surprisingly overlooked - historic buildings. Laden with character, style and deep layers of heritage, these structures each represent something unique: they are the bearers of natural history, examples of our curious mishmash of architectural styles and monuments to civic pride, power and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of their stones tells a remarkable story, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSt Magnus' Cathedral in Orkney, glowing with red sandstone and blending Norwegian, Norman and Gothic influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEast Anglia and Scotland's medieval round-tower churches, ingenious responses to local geology and cultural exchange. Layer Marney Tower, a Tudor display of status showcasing rare Italian terracotta ornament. Woodchester Mansion, an unfinished Victorian Gothic masterpiece. St Edmundsbury Cathedral, where a 21st-century Gothic tower carries medieval craft traditions into the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat British Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e brings together the stories behind 86 great buildings from across the nation and, with illustrations throughout, celebrates their beauty, charm and national significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317950689516,"sku":"9781805702566","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781805702566-great-british-architecture-1.jpg?v=1788750199","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/great-british-architecture-by-daniel-wilson-9781805702566","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}