Architecturally, Georgian refers to the period roughly between 1780 and 1820 and overlaps with the earlier Palladian style and the later Regency. It also includes neo-classical elements and the influences of the “Grand Tour” around Europe often undertaken at the time. The architect Robert Adam was one whose work was was greatly influenced by The […]
The Victorian era lacks a definitive style. Britain was the world’s most powerful nation with an empire to match and this influenced designers. This was the era of grand public works and the railways, public buildings even sewers were all given architectural treatments that attempted to enhance their importance.
The Victorians imitated and borrowed heavily from […]
The Regency period is the last part of the Georgian era between 1811 and 1830, when George IV was first Regent, during the mental incapacity of his father, King George III, then monarch after the King’s death. Architecturally it used elements of the earlier Georgian styles but often on a more grandiose scale, witness the […]
The Shakers were a religious sect evolving from the English Quaker movement founded by Mother Ann Lee in late 18th century Manchester, England. Following persecution she emigrated to America with some of her followers and founded the first Shaker village in 1774.
They believed in simplicity in all things and that if something was well made […]