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 58
E 3 52 A GARDENER S COTTAGE. structures that have received within the last fifty yearsa greater share of attention than the English Cottage,especially that designed for the occupation of thelabourer. Each detail has received much care ; thus,whether its walls should be solid or formed in… … Section throucrh leiifrth of buildinaf. thick concrete; the best kind of roof covering, andindeed all such questions, have been fully discussed. Besides this, the calculation of cost has been of im-portance ; they are required to return a rent that willpay 5 per cent, on the outlay, and to gain…
Architecture, Domestic
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