Houses of power tells the architectural history of the tudor monarchy. Englands economic success peaked in 0 amidst a riot of architectural excess and was followed by a series of disasters which lasted much of the fourteenth century. Far more than simply an architectural history a study of private life as. Feb 08, 2014 its absolute nonsense to say that im a fogey. Simon thurley is a historian of royal palaces and the sixteenth and seventeenthcentury english court.
An architectural history of the royal apartments, 12401690 historic royal palaces by dr simon thurley hardcover, 204 pages, published 1999 by yale university press isbn. Simon thurleys main object is to show that in fact the old department was. Architrave historical services is run by historian, author, curator and broadcaster dr simon thurley cbe to provide expert advice to owners of important historical architecture and their collections on a wide range of historical issues architrave is a history and heritage consultancy run by simon thurley previously chief executive of english heritage 20032015. For years he was chief executive of english heritage, the national. Architecture and court life, 1460 1547 1993 and hampton court.
As a superb new publication in scala s popular directors choice series, dr simon thurley, chief executive of english heritage since 2002, offers us his personal selection from the hugely diverse properties in his care, giving a unique insight into their history and attractions. An architectural history of the royal apartments, 12401690 historic royal palaces simon thurley on. As simon thurley shows in his new book, from henry vii sweeping the plantagenet architectural legacy aside, to the profligate henry viii with his glut of palaces and possessions, and on to the more practicallyminded elizabeth, the. Simon thurley is director of the museum of london and the author of the royal palaces of tudor england, published by yale university press. Simon thurley s most popular book is the royal palaces of tudor england. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The book takes as its starting point the argument that the only way to understand fully a building such as hampton court is to set it in the political and social context of its time and to explore the lives and motivations of its builders. Simon thurley is a leading historian of english architecture, a senior research fellow at the institute of historical research in london and gresham professor of the built environment. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new. Published october 27th 1993 by yale university press. In 20 he published a major history of english architecture, the building of england. Books by simon thurley author of the royal palaces of.
Fresh, learned, readable and full of life dan jones, mail on sunday houses of power is the result of simon thurley s thirty years of research, picking through architectural digs, and examining financial accounts, original plans and drawings to reconstruct the great tudor houses and understand how these monarchs shaped their lives. Professor simon thurley cbe professor thurley is a leading architectural historian, a regular broadcaster and was, for thirteen years, chief executive of english heritage, the governments principal advisor on the historic environment in england. Simon thurley is the author of the royal palaces of tudor england 4. Simon is the author of a number of books on architectural history, including the royal palaces of tudor england. Richard morrison, the times richard morrison the times 20141004 product details. The stuart period saw huge religious, social and political disruption and amidst this, monarchs struggled to rule, frequently from ad hoc and makeshift residences. Simon thurley is the chief executive of english heritage. Hampton court palace souvenir guide book by simon thurley. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Simon thurleys most popular book is the royal palaces of tudor england. But that is the charge that the chief executive of english heritage has faced recently for his new book, the building of. Best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards help sell. From aweinspiring norman castles, to the homes we live in, simon thurley explores how the. How britain saved its heritage by simon thurley 20820 01jan1819.
Sep 18, 2019 based on new research simon thurley illuminates the architectural world of the century of revolution. The royal palaces of the restoration professor simon thurley. Close please take a moment to update your preferences so that we can send the books that matter to you most. The picture that emerges is on the one hand intensely personal one of architects and builders fulfilling the whims of kings and princes. Buy a signed copy of the hardback now from our ebay store for the special price of. Todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards help free delivery shopper toolkit sell. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Discover book depositorys huge selection of simon thurley books online. But that is the charge that the chief executive of english heritage has faced recently for his new book, the building of england, a 544.
Apr 05, 20 simon thurley s four lectures complete his survey of english building from the saxons to the present day. A new style in architecture, painting, drama, music and sculpture swept the educated elite, and the new style was centred on the royal court. I have written eleven single authored books and dozens of academic articles and many other pieces. Simon john thurley, cbe, fsa, friba, frhists born 29 august 1962, huntingdon is an. Thurley s is a new kind of book on english palaces, much needed and brilliantly executed.
Thank you for signing up to receive news about simon thurley. Simon thurley, the unrivalled authority on hampton courts architecture. Whitehall palace was the principal residence of the british monarchy from 1529 to 1698, when fire destroyed the majority of the complex. How the history of england has shaped our buildings. How the history of england has shaped our buildings by simon thurley wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Against a background of political instability architectural initiative was captured by a new class of patrons who built. Simon is the author of a number of books on architectural history, including the. But once they were places of great importance and beauty. Aug 20, 20 discover book depositorys huge selection of simon thurley books online.
Today they are ruins, destroyed by fire, neglect, war and even progress. Simon thurley books list of books by author simon thurley. The six most important books i have written so far are. How and why we got into this strenuously nostalgic frame of mind is the subject of english heritage boss simon thurley s engrossing book. There are maps of the actual palaces themselves and also included are maps of the grounds. This is the first of two lectures by professor thurley. This was a 1996 official guide book so it wasnt up to date.
His many publications include the royal palaces of tudor england. Simon thurley foreword is the author of britains best real heritage pubs 4. An architectural history of the royal apartments 12401698 by thurley simon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. How britain saved its heritage 1st edition by thurley, simon isbn. He was formerly the director of the museum of london, and the curator of historic royal palaces. He served as chief executive of english heritage from april 2002 to may 2015. Jun 01, 20 basically, were stuffed on the spectator you might expect a chief executive of english heritage to look quite english, and simon thurley certainly does. I would have appreciated more detailed photographs of the tudor sections but. Thurleys is a new kind of book on english palaces, much needed and brilliantly executed. Simon thurley foreword author of britains best real. This weeks meet the author is with simon thurley, chief executive of english heritage, about his new book the men from the ministry. As such, it holds a key place in the architectural, political, and social history of england.
He divides his time between homes in london and east anglia. Buy new on clicking this link, a new layer will be open. Houses of power by simon thurley penguin books new zealand. Author books by series coming soon kids books new releases. Dr simon thurley is a leading architectural historian, a regular broadcaster on. Basically,there were two sections one dealing with the tudors and the other the georgians. Dr simon thurley is a leading architectural historian, a regular broadcaster on television and radio, and was until 2015 the chief executive of english heritage, the governments principal advisor on the historic environment in england. Simon thurley has 27 books on goodreads with 802 ratings. Dr simon thurley is one of the uk s leading architectural historians. He introduced new fashions and forms into english palaces but, under the surface, many of his innovations were backwardlooking and reactionary, reinforcing traditions and practices that had been. Jun 25, 20 simon thurley is appearing at the telegraph ways with words festival on july 8 at 5. Royal river by david starkey, simon thurley, sarah monks.
Simon thurley is chief executive of english heritage, the former director of historic royal palaces and a leading architectural historian. Images of a tudor king by christopher lloyd, london hampton court richmond upon thames, simon thurley and a great selection of related books, art. How britain saved its heritage by simon thurley 20820 jan 1, 1819. Simon thurley on the architectural history of the tudors. Houses of power everyday life in tudor and stuart royal palaces by simon thurley hardcover, 496 pages, published 2017 by tw adult. In lost buildings of britain leading historian simon thurley takes a journey into our nations past and reveals the hidden narratives behind what we have lost from our historic landscape. Mar 24, 2018 houses of power is the result of simon thurleys thirty years of research, picking through architectural digs, and examining financial accounts, original plans and drawings to reconstruct the great tudor houses and understand how these monarchs shaped their lives. The book explores the 19 ancient monuments act and the. Dr simon thurley is a leading architectural historian, a regular broadcaster on television and radio, and was until 2015 the chief executive of english heritage. The book explores the role of the palace as home to the heir to the throne before 1714, its impact on the. Simon john thurley, cbe, fsa, friba, frhists born 29 august 1962, huntingdon is an english academic and architectural historian. A new charitable board was established to oversee the charity.
Christina patterson meets simon thurley, english heritages aesthetic boss,who is realistic about the current economic landscape. This is chaired by sir tim laurence, a former commissioner of the old english heritage, and the commission is chaired by sir laurie magnus. Whitehall palace in central london, at one time europe s largest royal residence, has been at the centre of some of the most momentous events in england s history. Simon is married to the historian anna keay and lives in norfolk. A social and architectural history thurley, simon on. Books by simon thurley author of the royal palaces of tudor. He is the author of many acclaimed books including his most recent, the building of england. Two new chief executives were recruited for the two bodies and at that point i stood down allowing them to get on and establish the new. Architrave historical services is run by historian, author, curator and broadcaster dr simon thurley cbe to provide expert advice to owners of important historical architecture and their collections on a wide range of historical issues. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. An architectural history of the royal apartments, 12401690 historic royal palaces 9780300076394 by thurley, simon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Sifting through the remains, thurley paints a fascinating portrait of how our. Simon thurley has 27 books on goodreads with 815 ratings. Simon thurley author of the royal palaces of tudor england. English heritages role is as the guardian of over 400 historical and arc. Simon thurley picks through architectural digs, examines financial accounts, plans and drawings to reconstruct the great tudor houses and understand how they shaped their lives. From aweinspiring norman castles, to the homes we live in, simon thurley explores how the architecture of england.
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