Collins Gem Buildings of Britain (Collins Gems)

This illustrated guide to the variety of Britain's buildings includes over 500 detailed drawings and explanations of building materials and features. The book is divided into seven main sections: domestic, from Roman and Saxon settlements to Georgian houses; military, from hillforts to castles; religious, from Stonehenge to the great cathedrals; public, from sports stadia to town halls; agricultural, from longhouses and windmills to oast houses; industrial, from mines to oil rigs; and monuments, from chamber tombs to crematoria. Also included are charts of buildings arranged by region, enabling the maximum benefit to be derived from the planning of car journeys and for quick reference for buildings noted along the way.