Stables & Stable Blocks: Album 265

Stables and stable blocks are one of the building types most evocative of the spirit of bygone times. This book examines the architecture of stables of all kinds from humble farm buildings to the ornate and stylish courtyard blocks of great country houses. Among the endless variety of building shapes and forms are curiosities like circular stable blocks for canal horses and multi-storey stables for urban draught horses. There is variety, too, in the vernacular building materials and methods and also in the fittings and ... Read More

Stables and stable blocks are one of the building types most evocative of the spirit of bygone times. This book examines the architecture of stables of all kinds from humble farm buildings to the ornate and stylish courtyard blocks of great country houses. Among the endless variety of building shapes and forms are curiosities like circular stable blocks for canal horses and multi-storey stables for urban draught horses. There is variety, too, in the vernacular building materials and methods and also in the fittings and finishes within. About the author Christopher Powell studied architecture at the University of Bristol and social history at Brunel University. He currently lectures at the Welsh School of Architecture, University of Wales College of Cardiff. Other titles for Shire by this author are: Discovering Cottage Architecture (currently out of print) Read Less