About the Author

Clive Aslet is an award-winning writer and journalist, and an acknowledged authority on British architecture. He joined Country Life in 1977, was for thirteen years its Editor, and is now Editor-at-Large. He is the author of many books, including The English House, Landmarks of Britain and Villages of Britain.

Reviews

'Magnificent book with stunning photographs and glorious anecdotage.' Tatler 'From cover to cover, we are met with a magnificent array of images, both period and contemporary, that prove just how greatly we, as a nation, are indebted to those men and women who embraced our landscapes and our culture so generously. Combine this with a narrative distinguished as much by its effortless style as by its intelligent insights, and we have a truly exceptional work, every bit as entertaining as it is informative.' Country Life