A lengthy exculpation by Upparks' curator and colleague for the Trust's unforgivable carelessness of allowing hot lead work on the roof to proceed unsupervised, a sentiment that is doubtless shared by the property's luckless insurers. Weight: 1 Language: English.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Uppark restored

Publisher

The National Trust

Publication Date

1996

Language

English

ISBN 10

070780213X

ISBN 13

9780707802138

Binding

Paper covers

Edition

1st edition.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

No Jacket

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Architecture

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Synopsis

Uppark was a beautiful late 17th century house containing works of art collected on the Grand Tour. Its splendour was destroyed in August 1989 when the house caught fire and within hours was reduced to a gutted ruin. The National Trust faced the decision of what to do with the house and its contents, a high proportion of which had been rescued while the fire was fought. After great debate the house was saved and its contents repaired in an unprecedented five year programme of restoration. This book rells the story of the decision to restore the property and of the craftsmen and women brought together to return the house to its former splendour.

About the Author

Christopher Rowell is the National Trust;s Historic Buildings Representative responsible for Uppark, involved with the restoration of the house since the fire. John Martin Robinson is an architectural historian.

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