Old Halls In Lancashire And Cheshire - Henry Taylor - Bog

""Old Halls in Lancashire and Cheshire: Including Notes on the Ancient Domestic Architecture of the Counties Palatine"" is a book written by Henry Taylor and published in 1884. The book is a detailed exploration of the historic halls and domestic architecture found in Lancashire and Cheshire, two counties in the north-west of England. Taylor provides a comprehensive overview of the history and architecture of these buildings, which were often the homes of wealthy landowners and aristocrats. He describes the different styles of architecture found in the area, including Gothic, Tudor, and Jacobean, and provides detailed accounts of individual buildings, their histories, and their features. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and photographs of the halls and their interiors, giving readers a visual representation of the buildings and their decorative features. Taylor also includes information about the families who lived in these halls, their lifestyles, and the social and cultural context in which they existed. Overall, ""Old Halls in Lancashire and Cheshire"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of these two counties, offering a fascinating insight into the lives of the people who lived in these grand homes centuries ago.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.