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England's Schools

History, architecture and adaptation. Informed Conservation

By (author) Elain Harwood
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Historic England, Swindon, United Kingdom
Published: 31st Jan 2010
Dimensions: w 207mm h 213mm d 4mm
Weight: 370g
ISBN-10: 1848020317
ISBN-13: 9781848020313
Barcode No: 9781848020313
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For most of us, school was our first detailed experience of a building outside the homes of our parents, friends and relations. Many people react emotionally when their old school, charged with so many memories, is closed or demolished. Not all school buildings are worthy of designation, but many are major local landmarks and demonstrate an important part of our society's evolution. This book aims to raise awareness of the wide range of school buildings built in England from the Reformation to the Millennium, and discusses which buildings may be worthy of greater appreciation and preservation. It summarises the development of schools and analyses how social attitudes have been expressed in their architecture and planning. Finally, it looks at the adaptation of older schools to modern needs and new uses for schools around the country, drawing on examples of best practice from Historic Building Inspectors and Advisers.

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"It tells the beautifully illustrated story, not only of the architecture of schools, but also their part in cultural history - A fascinating study, the book would make a valuable contribution for students of social history as well as architecture." Historic Towns Forum May 2010