Nicolson, Nigel.

Sissinghurst Castle.

London, The National Trust, 1981. 18 cm x 22.5 cm. 47 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear.

Includes for example the following: The House in the Middle Ages / Cranbrook, A Centre of Clothmaking / Sir John Baker’s Career / The Legend of “Bloody Baker” / Sir John Baker’s House / Sissinghurst in the Civil War / Descendants of the Bakers / The French Prisoners / Damage Done by the Prisoners / Sir Horatio and Horace Mann / V. Sackvile-West’s First Visit etc.

″Vita Sackville-West, the poet and writer, began transforming Sissinghurst Castle in the 1930s with her diplomat and author husband, Harold Nicolson. Harold’s architectural planning of the garden rooms, and the colourful, abundant planting in the gardens by Vita, reflect the romance and intimacy of her poems and writings.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden was the backdrop for a diverse history; from the astonishing time as a prison in the 1700s, to being a home to the women’s land army. It was also a family home to some fascinating people who lived here or came to stay. We’ve undertaken research to find out more about Vita and Harold’s original design and we are taking steps to recapture the vision that they had.” (National Trust)

• Keywords: Architecture · British History · Country House · Garden history
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 72381AB

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