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Further reading

The following is a short list of useful books which will be of help in carrying out your researches:

General:
J Summerson, Architecture in Britain 1530-1830, (1986)
H Colvin, A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840, (1995)
A Felstead et al, Directory of British Architects 1834-1900, (1993)
John Fleming et al, Penguin Dictionary of Architecture

How to research:
D Austin et al, Be Your Own House Detective, (1997)
P Cunnington, How Old is Your Home?, (1998)
J Harvey, Sources for the History of Houses, (1974)
D Iredale & J Barrett, Discovering Your Old House, (1997)
A Kenney, Tracing the History of Your House, (1996)
S Porter, Exploring Urban History, (1990)
J T Smith, On the Dating of Houses from External Evidence, (1980)

Understanding a historic building and its setting is the key to successfully conserving it, and an integral part of good conservation practice.
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Many people live in historic houses – researching their history can be surprising and rewarding.
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