Hidden Patrons c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period) Published By: Guardian Faber Publishing

Published By: Guardian Faber Publishing

she uncovers more and more parallels between the past and the present

They were treasured in the libraries of the wealthy and their intrinsic worth has meant that there is an incredible wealth of beautifully preserved historic examples from the 14th century onwards

Dimensions: 233 x 154 x 27mm

' – BBC Wildlife Magazine'For seven- or eight-and-up

Hidden Patrons c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period) Published By: Guardian Faber PublishingAn enduring myth of Georgian architecture is that it was purely the pursuit of male architects and their wealthy male patrons. History states that it was men who owned grand estates and houses, who commissioned famous architects, and who embarked upon elaborate architectural schemes. 'Hidden Patrons' dismantles this myth revealing instead that women were at the heart of the architectural patronage of the day, exerting far more influence and agency