About the Publication
This comprehensive handbook introduces the traditional buildings that enhance the landscape of the Lake District and surrounding areas in Cumbria. With hundreds of photographs, drawings, and diagrams, the author explains how building types have evolved over centuries and how local materials like stone, clay, brick, and slate have been utilized to create vernacular architecture that harmonizes with the environment. This resource is invaluable for heritage professionals, architects, and enthusiasts interested in the conservation and appreciation of Cumbria's architectural heritage.
Publication Details
| PUBLICATION OVERVIEW | |
|---|---|
| Keywords/Tags: | Cumbria, Vernacular Architecture, Historic Buildings, Conservation, Lake District |
| AUTHOR & PUBLICATION DETAILS | |
| Author or Editor: | R. W. Brunskill |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Publication Date: | 14/12/2010 |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| ISBN/ISSN Number: | 0300170599 |
| AVAILABILITY & PURCHASE | |
| Retailer/Link: | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Traditional-Buildings-Cumbria-R-w-Brunskill/dp/0300170599/ |
| Price: | £20.00 |
| REVIEWS & ENDORSEMENTS | |
| Review or Endorsement : | "Ron Brunskill is the recognised authority on the history of vernacular building in Britain." — Building Conservation Journal |
