British Tradition takes us to the heart of the design typical of the British Isles and the lifestyle of its inhabitants. This book not only reveals where palaces, castles, manor houses and apartments are to be found in the countryside and in cities, but also elucidates their architecture and history, including the classical furniture and accessories that are simply a part of life in this bastion of traditional living and lifestyle. And because the British decidely have a knack for making themselves feel at home even beyond their own four walls, we will also visit places that convey the feeling of a “home away from home”, such as shops, ships and restaurants. Of course, it would be impossible to speak of domestic style without discussing the lifestyle of the British Isles. Among the manifestations of this lifestyle are the sacred country weekend, the Rolls Royce and those pillars of daily life: the afternoon tea, lunch break in the park, mantelpieces, black cabs, picnics and much, much more.
Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this ingenious,even lib...
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