Information About Architecture
: For other uses, see Architecture. Architecture &;1&; is the art and science of designing buildings and structures.
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English Architecture
The story of English architecture, from prehistoric monuments to the Victorian era, including period styles and major buildings to visit in England, from Britain Express.
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Fortress UK
John Bray traces the history of British fortifications from Tudor times until World War II, lists them by area with links, and lists related societies.
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From Here To Modernity
The story of the Modern Movement and its affect on Britain, to complement a BBC2/ Open University TV series. History, architect's profiles, images, dates and descriptions of key buildings.
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Historic Buildings in Britain
Inventories of the Royal Commissions on Ancient and Historic Monuments of England, Scotland and Wales, covering historic buildings, monuments and sites by county and city, can be purchased on microfiche from Chadwyck-Healey.
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Images of England
A digital library of photographs and descriptions of England's Listed Buildings. All descriptions and many images can be searched online. Project organized by English Heritage.
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Looking at Buildings
An introduction to the buildings of Britain from the Pevsner Architectural Guides. Includes architectural history, styles, traditions, building types, materials and techniques of construction.
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Pavilions of Splendour
Specialist agency for the sale of listed buildings gives details and colour pictures. Central register of listed buildings for sale. Guide to legislation on listed buildings.
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Pevsner: A Reassessment
Birkbeck College plans a symposium 12-13 July 2002 and book on the great architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner to mark the centenary of his birth. Topics; call for papers.
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Prince's Foundation
An architecture school and trust founded by the Prince of Wales (UK) to promotes a return of human values to architecture. Outline of aims and projects. Includes 'Regeneration Through Heritage' that promotes re-usage of heritage industrial buildings.
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The Heritage Trail
Linda Lee and Laurie Jonas provide images, histories and commentary on historic buildings throughout Britain. Photographs, paintings and books for sale.
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UK Heritage
A personal selection of castles, country houses, monasteries and ancient monuments visited and photographed by Jonathan and Clare of West Yorkshire.
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