The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house (1871)
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871 · London, J. C. Hotten · leaf 327
amptonshire, the seat of Sir Thomas Trcsham, wherethe gunpowder conspirators assembled. The easineof more modern times was not so small, but it con- A SUMMER OR GARDEN VILLA. tained all the requirements of good living. Oneexample, is the casine of ^larino, near Dublin, builtby Sir William Chambers… … It uas square in plan, surrounded by twelve columns,two projecting flat porticoes in front and back, andpedimented porticoes at the sides. The entrance was 322 A SUMMER OR GARDEN VILLA. approached by a noble flight of steps, the pedestals ofwhich were decorated with carvings, and supportedcrouching…
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