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Rosalind Chislett and Jane Davidson are graduates in Archaeology. They met at Kent University and decided to work together using their experience in architecture, archival research and genealogy to investigate house histories.

They founded House Historians in 2000 and have researched hundreds of houses, predominantly in the South East (in Kent and Sussex), although they can undertake commissions anywhere in England. Their background in archaeological research has been invaluable in the investigation of a wide range of properties from cottages to country houses.

Research for this book has meant condensing house histories into a few sentences, which at times has been frustrating, but perhaps owners will now be tempted to know more…

Rosalind Chislett BA Hons

Jane Davidson BA Hons

www.house-historians.co.uk

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Terrific book, for people interested in architecture or art.

I am an artist and I purchased the ebook version with an interest in learning to draw houses the way Mr Ofir teaches in his online course. I loved this book. Not only did i learn more, and more painlessly than i thought possible, about the history of English dwellings, but it was a real pleasure to have such a panoply of Ofir house drawings all in one place. He is a real master of the “home portrait” and as he puts it, he feels the perspective in such a way that he never uses a ruler in his drawings, yet these portraits look both perfect and yet somehow without the strict regimented look that use of rulers tends to promote. To me it is the difference, if Ofir will forgive the analogy, between the liveliness of a house by Disney (not that Ofir’s houses are cartoonish, not at all) and a blueprint of a house by your local “architect and co.” Disney’s houses are human, they actually laugh and sigh. Using his own very unique and different style, Ofir’s great talent is that he draws houses with life being lived in them, living houses, houses as people’s homes. The houses may not be Disneyesque, but i would i think not be wrong in saying that each has its distinct personality. Highly recommended. For anyone interested in history, art or architecture. Also some delightful memoir added as well.

Phoebe S Wagner

Beautiful book. Fascinating historical info.

Architectural history is fascinating to me. You can learn so much about how people lived when you can see their homes and understand each feature’s function. This book has several characteristics that make it different than others I’ve seen. First is a general history of the period, whether Tudor, Georgian, Victoria, 1930s, etc. Next, the author goes into the specific home and its history. Some homes have served other functions – one was even a prison. Last and most importantly is the artwork.

Stunning…and I love “the twist.”

It’s amazing to me that the UK, with various wars throughout history, has managed to preserve these homes. They are national treasures, in my opinion. I especially appreciate the artist’s attention to detail. It’s obvious that he loves the homes and the process of preserving them in art. Highly recommended book!

Lisa, USA

Love this book!

I am a beginner artist. I wanted pictures of nice old houses to practice on. I love the style of drawing from this author and this book makes a good practice resource for me… and I get a good history lesson to boot.

Amazon Customer

This is one of the most beautiful books I have came a cross. Full of amazing portraits and lots of history info. Well done.

Adam Berck

Five Stars!

Great book, really nice drawings an superb houses

Laurentio Vasilica

Now I can finally understand the different historical periods from an architectural angle. Very clear and simple to grasp. I like the presentation and art work. Thank you.

Janine Freeman

Recommended. Needs to be in every English school.

David Case

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