The Georgian Town House - Hardcover

by Pat Dargan (Author)

During the eighteenth century cities and towns all across the British Isles experienced a wave of expansion. Tall, elegant Georgian houses made a dramatic appearance. Today, extensive numbers of these Georgian houses survive and play a major role in the urban heritage and environment. In this lavishly illustrated book, architect Pat Dargan explores the characteristic form and features of the traditional Georgian town house, including everything from stonework and doorcases to cornices and fireplaces.

Author Biography

Pat Dargan has been an architect and planner for twenty years. He recently retired as a lecturer at the Dublin Institute of Technology. His previous books include Georgian Bath and Georgian London: The West End, also published by Amberley. He lives between County Wicklow in Ireland and London.