Bedford Lemere & Co was the pre-eminent English firm of architectural photographers from 1890-1930, a time of extraordinary change and unparalleled optimism. Complemented with an informative introduction and captions by the author, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in photography, architecture and social history.
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About the Author:
Nicholas Cooper, FSA, FRHist.Soc., formerly of the Royal Commission on Historic Monuments, has written extensively about houses of the 16th/17th and the 19th/20th centuries. He is a member of the Architectural Panel of the National Trust.
Review:
'an enthralling depiction of British buildings at a time of technological innovation and exuberant stylistic diversity. . . The illustrations have a pin-sharp sparkle that matches the originals.' -- Michael Hall 'This is a beautifully presented introduction to a remarkable photographic archive. The images are sensitively reproduced and the selection illustrates well the company's range during its heyday.' -- Francis Marshall 'an intriguing portrait of a bygone age'
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- PublisherHistoric England
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1848020619
- ISBN 13 9781848020610
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages292