The private life of a country house (1912-1939) - Hardcover

Lewis, Lesley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0715378260 ISBN 13: 9780715378267

Publisher: David & Charles, 1980

Synopsis

In this vivid memoir Lesley Lewis gives a fascinating account of life in an English country house between the wars, based on her own recollections of Pilgrim's Hall in Essex. By concentrating on social and domestic details, and on everyday events and objects, she offers a rare insight into family relationships and into the running of the household. The result is an intriguing and original glimpse into the recent English past, and into the routines and traditions of a lost way of life.

About this title

About the Author:

Lesley Lewis, born in 1909 as Lesley Lawrence, was educated by governesses at her home, Pilgrims' Hall, near Pilgrims Hatch, Essex. She was one of the founding students of the newly formed Courthauld Institute, London. She was elected to the Society of Antiquaries in 1964, working for the Morris Committee. She also worked tirelessly for the Georgian Group and the Chelsea Society. She was vice-president of the Royal Archaeological Institute and was a trustee of Sir John Soane's museum. Her work for the protection of historic buildings and art work was unfailing. She died in January 2010, aged 100.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0715378260
• ISBN 13: 9780715378267
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 184