Your House, the Outside View

Foreword by Richard Gloucester. The author gives an illustrated review of the history of the ordinary house showing the home owner that, from sububan semi to moated castle, there is a design pedigree for his house dating back to the earliest times. He also gives the reader an insight into the use of colour for differenty types of architecture, now and in the past, as well as practical advice on how to improve the look of his house - its roof, guttering, windows, fences, walls, doors and other details - with guidance on restoration and preservation. Illustrated.