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Routledge Ornamental Lakes: English Landscape History Book

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Explore the fascinating history of English landscapes with Ornamental Lakes by Wendy Bishop. Published by Routledge, this book examines the evolution of man-made bodies of water from the early eighteenth century through their peak in the 1750s and their eventual decline in the nineteenth century. Most of the lakes seen across England today are not natural formations like those in the Lake District, but were carefully constructed to ornament the estates of the upper classes. Wendy Bishop uses detailed research to challenge common historical assumptions. She argues that the creation of these lakes actually drove the dissolution of formal landscapes, rather than simply reacting to existing changes in design. This text provides a deep look into how water shaped the visual identity of the English countryside. It is an essential resource for readers interested in architecture, landscape design, and the history of English estates.

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Traces the historical timeline of English lakes from the early 1700s through the nineteenth century.

Examines the development of man-made water features used to ornament upper-class landscapes.

Provides detailed research that challenges accepted theories regarding landscape design evolution.

Offers a specific study of how lake construction influenced the shift away from formal landscapes.

Distinguishes between the natural lakes of the Lake District and man-made ornamental bodies of water.

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Release Date
25 June 2021
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08 December 2020

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