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Há 3 dias · The Baroque was one of the most dramatic and exuberant styles in the history of architecture. Originating in late 16th century Italy, the Baroque spread across Europe and reached its extravagant heights in the 17th and early 18th centuries. England was a relative latecomer to the Baroque, but a catastrophic event in 1666 – the Great Fire of ...
Há 2 dias · Edward Taylor is an architect and planning consultant who has worked on a wide range of building throughout Scotland. At the end of the twentieth century, he was responsible for the renovation and refurbishment and the University of Edinburgh's McEwan Hall and New Medical School. The collection consists records of these two projects.
Há 2 dias · Victorian houses and architecture are iconic symbols of the United Kingdom's rich historical tapestry, reflecting an era of profound social, cultural, and technological change. A ‘Victorian house’ refers to anything residential built during the Victorian era. Beyond the date, though, there are shared, recognisable features of Victorian houses.
Há 5 dias · It was built by Gibbs, the architect of the Radcliffe Library at Oxford, and cost nearly £60,000. George I. took a great interest in the building of the church, and is said to have been so delighted at its completion that he gave £100 to be distributed among the workmen employed on it, and £1,500 more to purchase an organ.
From the Crown Jewels to the infamous Tower ravens, experience history where it happened at iconic Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tickets available now.
Há 6 dias · These accounts of the English abroad, c1550-1850, highlight the influence of continental travel on British art, architecture, urban planning, literature and philosophy. This collection of manuscript, visual and printed works allows scholars to compare a range of sources on the history of travel for the first time, including many from private or neglected collections.
Há 1 dia · Background and the need for new institutions. The UK has a great history of creating public institutions – from the Post Office and BBC to the NHS, the Metropolitan Board of Works to the British Library, the Arts Council and the Open University. Some were very much part of government, while others were designed to serve the public interest ...
