A Place To Remember: The History Of London House, William Goodenough House And The Burn
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Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
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Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve on binding
A richly detailed work of institutional and architectural history, this volume chronicles the origins, development, and enduring legacy of three significant London establishments — London House, William Goodenough House, and the Burn — tracing their roles as centres of residential and intellectual life for students and scholars from around the world. Peter Pepper presents a meticulously researched narrative that illuminates the philanthropic vision behind these institutions, detailing how they grew from modest beginnings into celebrated landmarks of international hospitality and academic community. Written with warmth and scholarly care, the text illustrates the human stories woven into the fabric of these buildings, capturing the generations of residents whose lives were shaped by their time within these walls. A Place to Remember stands as both a tribute and a historical record, offering readers an authoritative and affectionate portrait of institutions that have quietly played a remarkable role in fostering cross-cultural exchange in the heart of London.
Author: Peter Pepper
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Ernest Benn Limited
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve on binding
A richly detailed work of institutional and architectural history, this volume chronicles the origins, development, and enduring legacy of three significant London establishments — London House, William Goodenough House, and the Burn — tracing their roles as centres of residential and intellectual life for students and scholars from around the world. Peter Pepper presents a meticulously researched narrative that illuminates the philanthropic vision behind these institutions, detailing how they grew from modest beginnings into celebrated landmarks of international hospitality and academic community. Written with warmth and scholarly care, the text illustrates the human stories woven into the fabric of these buildings, capturing the generations of residents whose lives were shaped by their time within these walls. A Place to Remember stands as both a tribute and a historical record, offering readers an authoritative and affectionate portrait of institutions that have quietly played a remarkable role in fostering cross-cultural exchange in the heart of London.