Timber-Framed Buildings Av Mr Richard Hayman

<p><b>Timber-framed buildings are a distinctive and treasured part of Britain’s heritage, with such noteworthy examples as Little Moreton Hall, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Lavenham Guildhall.</b></p><p>The oldest are medieval but their numbers peaked in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with a revival in the nineteenth. The majority of timber-framed buildings are houses, but wood was used in all kinds of other buildings, including shops, inns, churches, town halls and farm buildings.</p><p>In this beautifully illustrated book, Richard Hayman outlines the history of timber-framed designs, explainin<br/>- the techniques used in their construction<br/>- the regional variations in style that can be found<br/>- how these buildings displayed social status</p><p>He also guides the reader in identifying structures now concealed behind later work and explores how these buildings have been treated in subsequent centuries.</p>