Sheila Binns is a freelance researcher whose interest in art and architecture was sparked by her MA studies at Royal Holloway. Her research, particularly inspired by the architecture of the university itself, delves into the early career of W.H. Crossland, drawing on frequent visits to Yorkshire. Binns blends her background in education with a passion for historical architecture, offering insightful explorations of building styles and their creators.
Saltaire, Akroydon and Bedford Park are the most famous planned, model urban suburbs of the nineteenth century - two of them in Yorkshire, the third in west London - and each with a fascinating history. All were backed by a developer intent on creating a fine environment for living.
The first in-depth biography of the architect William Henry Crossland, revealing the story behind one of the unsung greats of Victorian architecture. číst celé