{"product_id":"9781805702566-great-british-architecture","title":"Great British Architecture","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarkable Stories of Our History and Heritage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat British Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e brings together the stories behind 86 great buildings from across the nation, revealing their quiet charm, deep heritage and dedicated craftsmanship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the extraordinary stories written into Britain’s historic buildings – and the people, power and ideas that shaped them.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom time-worn ruins and cathedrals to tucked-away country churches and elegant stately homes, Britain is full of genuinely incredible – but often surprisingly overlooked – historic buildings. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLaden with character, style and deep layers of heritage, these structures each represent something unique: they are the bearers of natural history, examples of our curious mish mash of architectural styles and monuments to civic pride, power and creativity.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEach of their stones \u003cb\u003etells a remarkable story\u003c\/b\u003e, including:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSt Magnus’ Cathedral in Orkney\u003c\/b\u003e, glowing with red sandstone and blending Norwegian, Norman and Gothic influences. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEast Anglia and Scotland’s medieval round‑tower churches\u003c\/b\u003e, ingenious responses to local geology and cultural exchange. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayer Marney Tower\u003c\/b\u003e, a Tudor display of status showcasing rare Italian terracotta ornament. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSt Edmundsbury Cathedral\u003c\/b\u003e, where a 21st‑century Gothic tower carries medieval craft traditions into the modern age. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat British Architecture \u003c\/i\u003ebrings together the stories behind 86 great buildings from across the nation and, with illustrations throughout, celebrates their beauty, charm and national significance. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57194716987766,"sku":"9781805702566","price":13.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_41274781_b5985be4-0049-49d7-a23d-e8180a13d978.jpg?v=1778780841","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781805702566-great-british-architecture","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}