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W.H. Crossland An Architectural Biography ISBN: 9780718895488 (pb) by Sheila Binns 9780718848026 (pdf) 9780718848033 (oth) DESCRIPTION: 9780718848040 (oth) The creative genius behind Founder's Building at Royal Holloway, University of London, arguably the most glorious building in England of the end of the nineteenth century, is widely respected and its PRICE: architectural style is regarded as archetypally 'Victorian'. Yet its architect, William Henry Crossland, $45.00 (pb) is little known, despite a substantial catalogue of buildings, most of which remain standing today. $36.00 (pdf) Bringing Crossland out of the shadows, this biography explores this mysterious and elusive figure in $35.99 (oth) depth for the first time. Recently digitised documents and long-hidden archival material have thrown $35.99 (oth) a powerful light on Crossland, which, together with the author's first-hand knowledge of his buildings, offer the reader an unprecedented appreciation and understanding of the man, his life and work, as PUBLICATION DATE: well as his personal and artistic influences. 24 September 2020 (pb) 24 September 2020 (pdf) W.H. Crossland fills a gap in nineteenth-century architectural knowledge, but it is also the touching 24 September 2020 (oth) story of an ambitious and talented man, who is long overdue to be recognised as one of the 'greats' 24 September 2020 (oth) among nineteenth-century architects. This book is intended for architects, architectural historians and anyone who is interested in the built environment, nineteenth-century history and intriguing BINDING: personal stories. Paperback & PDF eBook & EPUB eBook & Kindle eBook TABLE OF CONTENTS: List of illustrations and credits SIZE: Acknowledgements 6 x9 Crossland: a note on the name PUBLISHER: Introduction The Lutterworth Press 1. Early years IMPRINT: 2. The Halifax office The Lutterworth Press 3. The first Leeds office 4. The second Leeds office READER INTERESTS: 5. The third Leeds office Architecture 6. London and Huddersfield offices 7. The London office: competition success 8. The London office: the big project 9. The Egham office 10. The thespian dream 11. Into obscurity Architectural commissions by W.H. Crossland Bibliography Index CONTRIBUTORS BIOGRAPHIES: Sheila Binns is a freelance researcher. Following a career in teaching and educational administration, an MA exploring nineteenth-century art and architecture at Royal Holloway, University of London, nurtured new interests. Frequent visits to Yorkshire provided the opportunity to examine the early career of W.H. Crossland, but the inspiration for this book was the architecture of Royal Holloway itself. Her previous publications include The Aesthetics of Utopia (2013) and Sir Edward Colebrooke of Abington and Ottershaw (2014). .

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