Now, he has written a short history of British architecture, aimed at the "intelligent layman". As Jenkins takes us through the various styles (Palladianism, the gothic revival, etc.), it sometimes ...

As Jenkins takes us through the various styles (Palladianism, the gothic revival, etc.), it sometimes feels a little bit dutiful: the writing is more "assured" than inspired. But in its final 70 ...

The ceremonial county of Berkshire is smaller than the historic county of Berkshire; a large portion of the area was absorbed ...

Designed to the classical layout of Palladianism, Marlfield House exhibits many notable features which contribute to its architectural significance. The blind niches to the quadrants and the façades ...

The house was regarded as one of the grandest Palladian mansions the country had ever seen (Palladianism is a style of architecture based on the writings and buildings of the humanist and theorist ...

Nothing about the unassuming façade of this south London terraced house gives a clue about its extraordinary interiors. The modest-size abode was the home of Kenyan-born poet and novelist Khadambi ...