Wallington: Its History And Treasures
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 9th ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Nestled in the rolling Northumberland countryside, Wallington Hall stands as one of England's most remarkable country houses — a treasure trove of art, history, and aristocratic legacy that has captivated visitors for centuries. Wallington: Its History and Treasures chronicles the rich and layered story of this celebrated National Trust property, from its origins in the seventeenth century through its transformation under the successive custodianship of the Blackett and Trevelyan families, whose intellectual and artistic circles brought some of the finest minds of the Victorian era through its doors. Compiled with intimate authority by Sir Charles Trevelyan, the last private owner of Wallington before its bequest to the National Trust, this privately printed volume presents a detailed and affectionate portrait of the house's architectural evolution, its distinguished collections of porcelain, silverware, and paintings, and the storied family histories that shaped it. Writing with the quiet pride of a custodian rather than a detached historian, Sir Charles imbues the text with a personal warmth that transforms a catalogue of rooms and relics into a living narrative. For anyone drawn to the grand houses of England and the vanishing world they represent, this rare privately printed edition remains an indispensable and deeply evocative record.
Author: Sir Charles Trevelyan, Bart.
Format: Hardback
Published: 1957, Privately Printed
Genre: British & Irish history
Edition: 9th ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Nestled in the rolling Northumberland countryside, Wallington Hall stands as one of England's most remarkable country houses — a treasure trove of art, history, and aristocratic legacy that has captivated visitors for centuries. Wallington: Its History and Treasures chronicles the rich and layered story of this celebrated National Trust property, from its origins in the seventeenth century through its transformation under the successive custodianship of the Blackett and Trevelyan families, whose intellectual and artistic circles brought some of the finest minds of the Victorian era through its doors. Compiled with intimate authority by Sir Charles Trevelyan, the last private owner of Wallington before its bequest to the National Trust, this privately printed volume presents a detailed and affectionate portrait of the house's architectural evolution, its distinguished collections of porcelain, silverware, and paintings, and the storied family histories that shaped it. Writing with the quiet pride of a custodian rather than a detached historian, Sir Charles imbues the text with a personal warmth that transforms a catalogue of rooms and relics into a living narrative. For anyone drawn to the grand houses of England and the vanishing world they represent, this rare privately printed edition remains an indispensable and deeply evocative record.